Japanese Kanji

sai

carry · contain · load

Extended kanji · 15 strokes

Readings

  • ONサイsai
  • KUNの.せるno

Meaning

Carry, contain, load.

儎 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 15 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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