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On'yomi
KI
Kun'yomi
さき・さい・みさき
saki / sai / misaki

cape · spit · promontory

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#971
Radicalearth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

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earth + 奇

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of earth and strange. Strange land.

Symbolism

Saitama, cape, promontory. Represents place name.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

埼玉の野は広い

さいたまののはひろい

The fields of Saitama are wide

Vast expanses of open land

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 埼 mean in Japanese?

埼 means cape, spit, promontory.

How do you read 埼?

On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: さき、さい、みさき (saki, sai, misaki).

How many strokes does 埼 have?

埼 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).

Is 埼 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 埼 (cape, spit, promontory) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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