才
KanjiJLPT N3
Genius
genius, years old, cubic shaku
Mnemonic
A horizontal beam with an upward-curving support — the budding potential of a genius.
Details
The keyword for 才 is genius. This kanji refers to innate talent, natural ability, or exceptional intellectual capacity. It conveys the idea of an inborn gift or aptitude that sets someone apart, suggesting a brilliance that comes naturally rather than through effort alone. It is also used as a counter for age, though its primary association is with remarkable, inherent skill or intelligence.
- On'yomi
- さい