Quick answer
才 is the kanji for "Genius". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is さい (sai). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Genius
Also : Years old
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
3 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 才 represents 'GENIUS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of genius.
On-reading: さい — remember this sound by associating it with genius.
Example Sentences
彼女は音楽の才能を早くから発揮した。
かのじょはおんがくのさいのうをはやくからはっきした。
She showed her musical talent from an early age.
三才の子供が一人でズボンをはけるようになった。
さんさいのこどもがひとりでずぼんをはけるようになった。
The three-year-old child became able to put on pants alone.
Vocabulary using 才
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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