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采
On'yomi
サイ
SAI
Kun'yomi
と.る・いろどり
toru / irodori
dice · form · appearance · take · gather · coloring
nature
Details
Strokes8
Radical釆distinguish(7)
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Component Breakdown
采=
爫木
claw + tree
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of picking fruit with hand. Picking.
Symbolism
Command, pick, appearance. Represents selecting.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
拍手喝采
はくしゅかっさい
clapping and cheering; applause; clapping and cheering
Proverbs & Idioms
采配を振る
さいはいをふる
To wield the baton
To take command and direct actions