Kanji

What does the kanji 裁 mean?

裁 means cutting (fabric), tailoring; judging, ruling. On'yomi サイ. Kun'yomi た.つ、さば.く.

Quick facts
On'yomi	サイ
Kun'yomi	た.つ、さば.く
Strokes	12
Main radical	衣
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)	N1

裁On'yomi サイKun'yomi た.つ、さば.く

N1 · estimated, JLPT framework12 strokes

cutting (fabric), tailoring; judging, ruling

Memory hook

Using the blade (戈) to cut the cloth (衣) to pattern, as a judge cuts a case — CUT OUT, JUDGE.

Main radical

衣clothing 6 strokes

Built from

Stroke order · 12 strokes

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Common words

独裁どくさいdictatorship, autocracy
裁くさばくto judge, pass judgment
裁判さいばんtrial, court hearing
裁縫さいほうsewing, needlework

More words with this kanji

体裁ていさいappearance, form; outward show, face
制裁せいさいsanction, punishment
決裁けっさいapproval, authorization (by a superior)
決裁を仰ぐけっさいをあおぐto request approval from the authorized person

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