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佐
佐 (readings: さ; Japanese kanji) means “assist / Saga”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 佐賀県 (Saga Prefecture).
What does 佐 mean?
| Kanji | 佐 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | assist / Saga |
| Readings | さ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 佐
佐 is read さ depending on the word.
Example words with 佐
| Example | 佐賀県 (Saga Prefecture) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14