佐: the kanji for assist

佐 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means assist. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.

assistMeaning

サOn reading

—Kun reading

7Strokes

Stroke order

佐 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.

Words by reading

佐 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).

サ (sa)

On reading.

Word	Meaning
補佐ほさ · hosa	assistance; aide
大佐たいさ · taisa	colonel

Example sentences for work and daily life

彼は社長を補佐している。Kare wa shachō o hosa shite iru.He assists the president.
課長補佐に昇進した。Kachō hosa ni shōshin shita.I was promoted to assistant section chief.
映画に大佐が登場する。Eiga ni taisa ga tōjō suru.A colonel appears in the movie.
佐賀県は焼き物で知られている。Saga-ken wa yakimono de shirarete iru.Saga Prefecture is known for its pottery.
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佐渡島は新潟県にある。Sadogashima wa Niigata-ken ni aru.Sado Island is in Niigata Prefecture.

Questions about 佐

How many strokes does 佐 have?

佐 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.

What are the readings of 佐?

The on readings are sa (サ). 佐 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.

What JLPT level is 佐?

N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.

About the JLPT level

The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.