宰: the kanji for preside; manage
宰 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means preside; manage. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
宰 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
宰 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).
サイ (sai)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 主宰しゅさい · shusai | presiding; running (a group) |
| 宰相さいしょう · saishō | prime minister (old word) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼は劇団を主宰している。Kare wa gekidan o shusai shite iru.He runs a theater company.
- …宰相は国の政治を担った。Saishō wa kuni no seiji o ninatta.The prime minister was responsible for the country's government.
- その句会は有名な俳人が主宰している。Sono kukai wa yūmei na haijin ga shusai shite iru.That haiku group is led by a famous poet.
- 歴史小説で宰相の苦労が描かれている。Rekishi shōsetsu de saishō no kurō ga egakarete iru.A historical novel depicts the hardships of a prime minister.
- 母は料理教室を主宰している。Haha wa ryōri kyōshitsu o shusai shite iru.My mother runs a cooking class.
Questions about 宰
How many strokes does 宰 have?
宰 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 宰?
The on readings are sai (サイ). 宰 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 宰?
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.
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People and relationships
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 宰
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.