才: the kanji for talent; years old
才 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means talent; years old. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
才 is written in 3 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
才 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 |
|---|---|
| 天才てんさい · tensai | genius |
| 才能さいのう · sainō | talent |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼は音楽の天才だ。Kare wa ongaku no tensai da.He is a genius at music.
- 彼女には絵の才能がある。Kanojo ni wa e no sainō ga aru.She has a talent for painting.
- …息子は今年で十才になる。Musuko wa kotoshi de jissai ni naru.My son turns ten this year.
- 彼の才能はすぐに認められた。Kare no sainō wa sugu ni mitomerareta.His talent was quickly recognized.
- 天才と呼ばれる科学者に会った。Tensai to yobareru kagakusha ni atta.I met a scientist who is called a genius.
Questions about 才
How many strokes does 才 have?
才 is written in 3 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 才?
The on readings are sai (サイ). 才 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 才?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Qualities and conditions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 才
- 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.