What is the Kanji for 'Wealth'? | 財

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Wealth', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Wealth' is 財.

kanji

財

Meaning

Wealth

Reading

onyomiさい

sai

ざい

zai

Parts

貝Shellfish 才Talent, Age

Example Word

文化財: cultural asset. The Japanese noun '文化財 (ぶんかざい)' refers to 'cultural assets' or 'cultural properties'. These are items of significant cultural, historical, or artistic value that are preserved and protected by law. Examples include historical buildings, artworks, traditional crafts, and intangible cultural heritage like performing arts. For example: This temple is a designated cultural asset「この寺は文化財に指定されています」(このてらはぶんかざいにしていされています). The government protects cultural assets「政府は文化財を保護しています」(せいふはぶんかざいをほごしています). The term emphasizes the importance of preserving cultural heritage for future generations.

Radical

貝

Stroke Count

JLPT

Grade

Frequency

1086

Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 財

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

kanji

貝

Meaning

Shellfish

kanji

才

Meaning

Talent, Age

Words Using 財

This kanji is used in 6 words:

word

財産

Meaning

Property

word

財政

Meaning

Finance

word

財

Meaning

Asset

word

財務

Meaning

Finance

word

財布

Meaning

Wallet

word

文化財

Meaning

Cultural asset

Kanji Related to 財 Through the Part 貝

These 37 kanji contain the part 貝 as well.

kanji

買

Meaning

Buy

kanji

貸

Meaning

Lend, Loan

kanji

員

Meaning

Member

kanji

質

Meaning

Quality

kanji

賛

Meaning

Praise, Agree

kanji

責

Meaning

Blame, Liability

kanji

費

Meaning

Expense

kanji

負

Meaning

Defeat

kanji

則

Meaning

Rule

kanji

賃

Meaning

Rent, Fare

kanji

敗

Meaning

Defeat

kanji

資

Meaning

Capital, Resources

kanji

貴

Meaning

Precious

kanji

貨

Meaning

Goods, Freight

kanji

貧

Meaning

Poor

kanji

賞

Meaning

Prize

kanji

貯

Meaning

Savings

kanji

販

Meaning

Sell

kanji

贈

Meaning

Present, Presents

kanji

購

Meaning

Purchase, Subscription

kanji

賄

Meaning

Bribe, Provide

kanji

賢

Meaning

Wise, Clever

kanji

貢

Meaning

Tribute

kanji

賀

Meaning

Congratulate

kanji

鎖

Meaning

Chain

kanji

賠

Meaning

Compensate, Compensation

kanji

貞

Meaning

Chastity

kanji

貫

Meaning

Pierce, Sushi counter

kanji

賦

Meaning

Levy, Installment

kanji

賊

Meaning

Robber, Rebel

kanji

賓

Meaning

Guest, Vip

kanji

賜

Meaning

Grant, Deign to give

kanji

賂

Meaning

Bribe

kanji

賭

Meaning

Gamble

kanji

貪

Meaning

Indulge in, Covet

kanji

貼

Meaning

Paste

kanji

唄

Meaning

Shamisen song

Kanji Related to 財 Through the Part 才

These 2 kanji contain the part 才 as well.

kanji

閉

Meaning

Close, Shut

kanji

材

Meaning

Materials, Timber

Learn the Kanji 財

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 財 mean?

財 means 'Wealth'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.