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採
採 (readings: さい, と; Japanese kanji) means “gather / select”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 採用 (recruitment).
What does 採 mean?
| Kanji | 採 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | gather / select |
| Readings | さい, と |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 採
採 is read さい or と depending on the word.
Example words with 採
| Example | 採用 (recruitment) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14