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採
On'yomi
サイ
SAI
Kun'yomi
と.る
toru
pick · take · fetch · take up
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
採=
扌采
hand + 采
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and pick. Picking with hand.
Symbolism
Employ, collect, grade. Represents taking.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
採長補短
さいちょうほたん
compensating for one's shortcomings by incorporating others' strong points; compensating for one's shortcomings by incorporating others' strong points
Proverbs & Idioms
採らぬ狸の皮算用
とらぬたぬきのかわざんよう
Counting the pelts of uncaught raccoon dogs
Counting chickens before they hatch
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 採 mean in Japanese?
採 means pick, take, fetch, take up.
How do you read 採?
On'yomi: サイ (SAI). Kun'yomi: と.る (toru).
How many strokes does 採 have?
採 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 採 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 採 (pick, take, fetch, take up) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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