Debt in Japanese
"debt" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
債
sai
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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bond, loan, debt
Reading: sai
13 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of person and blame. Blame on person.
What it carries
Debt, obligation, bond. Represents debt.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for debt?
The most common kanji for "debt" is 債, read as sai. It means bond, loan, debt. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 債 have?
債 has 13 strokes.