桟 — Scaffold / Cleat / Frame / Jetty

Master (高手)さん, せん, かけはし

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桟 (readings: さん, せん, かけはし; Japanese kanji) means “Scaffold / Cleat / Frame / Jetty”. 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 桟橋 (pier).

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What does 桟 mean?

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Kanji	桟
Meaning	Scaffold / Cleat / Frame / Jetty
Readings	さん, せん, かけはし
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	桟橋 (pier)

How to read 桟

桟 is read さん or せん or かけはし depending on the word.

Words with 桟

桟橋cầu tàu

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Updated: 2026-07-22