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Kanji 札: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 札: tag, paper money, counter for bonds, placard, bid

Key takeaways

Kanji 札: tag, paper money, counter for bonds, placard, bid. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

tagpaper moneycounter for bondsplacardbid

On reading

サツ

Kun reading

ふだ

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 札

tag, paper money, counter for bonds, placard, bid

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

木 + 乙

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

This kanji originates from using a thin slip of wood (木) shaped like a small shaving (乙) as a name tag or label. In ancient times, these wooden tablets were used for writing notes or even as a form of currency, similar to modern paper money.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

サツ
  • 改札かいさつ

    ticket inspection / gate

  • さつ

    ticket / label / token

Kun reading

ふだ
  • 名札なふだ

    name tag / name plate

Commonly used words

  • 改札
    かいさつ

    ticket inspection / gate

  • さつ

    ticket / label / token

  • 名札
    なふだ

    name tag / name plate

Example sentences

Example 1

入館すると名をつけます。

Translation

You wear a name tag when entering the building.

Example 2

に名前を書いてください。

Translation

Please write your name on the name tag.

Example 3

で切符を見せてください。

Translation

Please show your ticket at the gate.

Example 4

が混んでいて遅れた。

Translation

I was delayed because the gate was crowded.

Kanji 札: tag, paper money, counter for bonds, placard, bid | Daily Nihongo