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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

    才Talent, Age (counter) 貝Shellfish

    Example Word

    財産: property. The Japanese noun '財産 (ざいさん)' refers to 'property' or 'assets'. It encompasses anything of value that is owned by an individual or entity, including real estate, money, investments, and personal belongings. This term is often used in legal and financial contexts to discuss ownership, inheritance, or wealth. For example: He inherited a large property「彼は大きな財産を相続した」(かれはおおきなざいさんをそうぞくした). Protecting intellectual property is important「知的財産を守ることは重要だ」(ちてきざいさんをまもることはじゅうようだ). The word can also metaphorically refer to non-material assets, such as skills or experiences, considered valuable.

    Radical

    貝

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    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

    才

    Meaning

    Talent, Age (counter)

    kanji

    貝

    Meaning

    Shellfish

Words Using 財

This kanji is used in 6 words:

    word

    財産

    Meaning

    Property

    word

    財政

    Meaning

    Finance

    word

    財布

    Meaning

    Wallet

    word

    財務

    Meaning

    Finance

    word

    文化財

    Meaning

    Cultural asset

    word

    財

    Meaning

    Asset

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

Kanji Related to 財 Through the Part 貝

These 37 kanji contain the part 貝 as well.

    kanji

    賠

    Meaning

    Compensate, Compensation

    kanji

    貢

    Meaning

    Tribute

    kanji

    貸

    Meaning

    Lend, Loan

    kanji

    貯

    Meaning

    Savings

    kanji

    鎖

    Meaning

    Chain

    kanji

    責

    Meaning

    Blame, Liability

    kanji

    販

    Meaning

    Sell

    kanji

    賜

    Meaning

    Grant, Deign to give

    kanji

    則

    Meaning

    Rule

    kanji

    買

    Meaning

    Buy

    kanji

    賓

    Meaning

    Guest, Vip

    kanji

    資

    Meaning

    Capital, Resources

    kanji

    負

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貞

    Meaning

    Chastity

    kanji

    貧

    Meaning

    Poor

    kanji

    質

    Meaning

    Quality

    kanji

    貴

    Meaning

    Precious

    kanji

    購

    Meaning

    Purchase, Subscription

    kanji

    賂

    Meaning

    Bribe

    kanji

    賀

    Meaning

    Congratulate

    kanji

    貪

    Meaning

    Indulge in, Covet

    kanji

    敗

    Meaning

    Defeat

    kanji

    貨

    Meaning

    Goods, Freight

    kanji

    唄

    Meaning

    Shamisen song

    kanji

    賊

    Meaning

    Robber, Rebel

    kanji

    賭

    Meaning

    Gamble

    kanji

    賛

    Meaning

    Praise, Agree

    kanji

    賦

    Meaning

    Levy, Installment

    kanji

    賞

    Meaning

    Prize

    kanji

    員

    Meaning

    Member

    kanji

    賃

    Meaning

    Rent, Fare

    kanji

    贈

    Meaning

    Present, Presents

    kanji

    貼

    Meaning

    Paste

    kanji

    貫

    Meaning

    Pierce, Sushi counter

    kanji

    賢

    Meaning

    Wise, Clever

    kanji

    賄

    Meaning

    Bribe, Provide

    kanji

    費

    Meaning

    Expense

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.