Kanji 斎: purification, Buddhist food, room, worship, avoid, alike
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Kanji 斎: purification, Buddhist food, room, worship, avoid, alike. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 斎
purification, Buddhist food, room, worship, avoid, alike
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This character combines 'orderly' (斉) and 'altar' (示). It refers to a 'room' or 'study' where one maintains an orderly mind for rituals or quiet learning.
