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On'yomi
ザイ
ZAI

lumber · log · timber · wood · materials · ingredients · talent

nature

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Strokes7
Frequency#565
Radicaltree(4)

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Strokes7

Component Breakdown

=

tree + 才

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of tree and talent. Talent of tree.

Symbolism

Material, wood, talent. Represents material.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

適材適所

てきざいてきしょ

the right person in the right place; the right person in the right place

雄材大略

ゆうざいたいりゃく

superior talent and strategic wisdom; outstanding abilities and a talent for developing and implementing grand strategies; superior talent and strategic wisdom