征 — “Subjugate / Attack The Rebellious / Collect Taxes” in Japanese

Master (高手)せい

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“Subjugate / Attack The Rebellious / Collect Taxes” in Japanese is 征, read sei (せい). It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 征服 (conquest).

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What does 征 mean?

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Kanji	征
Meaning	Subjugate / Attack The Rebellious / Collect Taxes
Readings	せい
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	征服 (conquest)

How to read 征

征 is read sei (せい) depending on the word.

Words with 征

征服

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Updated: 2026-08-28