Japanese Kanji

sa

a little bit · sometimes

Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONsa
  • ONシャsha
  • KUNち.とchi
  • KUNち.っとchi
  • KUNいささかisasaka

Meaning

A little bit, sometimes.

Stroke order for 些

些 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents. Jinmeiyō kanji are officially approved for use in Japanese personal names and may be encountered in legal documents and family registries.

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