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