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才
Talent, Ability, Years Old (abbreviation)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
Although 歳 is the official kanji for age, Japanese signs, forms, and advertisements often use the simpler 才 instead because it's easier and faster to write.
Memory Trick
Think of a tiny sprout growing from a tree branch. That small shoot represents natural TALENT beginning to grow.
Readings
Onyomi: サイ (sai)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
天才
てんさい (tensai)
Genius
才能
さいのう (sainou)
Talent
十才
じっさい (jussai)
Ten years old
秀才
しゅうさい (shuusai)
Gifted person
Example Sentence
妹は 十才 です。
いもうとは じっさい です。
imouto wa jussai desu
My younger sister is ten years old.