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This name is also used as a first name: Sai
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Sai," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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斎 means "purification, fasting, abstaining from certain foods or activities."
Be - To be reverent or to show restraint. This is done when worshipping gods and Buddhas, by abstaining from certain foods and activities in order to purify one's mind and body.
Room - A room, usually used for religious ceremonies or for studying.
Meal - A meal taken by monks or during Buddhist ceremonies, as a way of purifying the mind and body in order to serve the gods.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid."
To Help - To provide assistance or aid.
To Assist - To give support or aid.
To Recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
斉 means "equality, uniformity, evenness."
To Arrange, Organize - To arrange or organize something in an orderly manner.
To Equalize - To make something equal or the same.
To Assemble - To gather together in one place.
To Mix - To combine or blend together.
Purification - To cleanse one's mind and body when worshipping gods and Buddhas.
Country Name - One of the seven major powers during the Warring States period in ancient China.
齋 means "purification, room, devotion."
Purification - The act of being careful in terms of eating and behaviors in order to purify the mind and body when worshipping gods and Buddha.
Room - A room for studying or other serious purposes, created especially for mental concentration.
Monastic Meal - The meal of a priest, or a meal served during a Buddhist service.
Devotion - The state of having purged mind and body, preparing oneself to serve a deity.
才 means "talent, ability, gift."
宰 means "ruler, governor, manage, preside over."
Entrust - To give someone the responsibility of taking care of something.
Chef - A person who prepares and cooks food.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
佐 means "assistant, help, aid."
To Help - To provide assistance or aid.
To Assist - To give support or aid.
To Recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
伊 means "italy, that one."
This, That - Demonstrative pronoun.
Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.
Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".
齊 means "equal, even, uniform."
To Arrange, Align, Order, Organize - To arrange or organize things in an orderly manner.
To Be Equal, Even, Uniform - To be of equal size, shape, or amount.
To Be In Harmony, Agreement - To be in agreement or harmony with each other.
Chinese Country, Dynasty Name - The name of a Chinese country or dynasty.
To Mix, Blend, Combine - To mix, blend, or combine ingredients.
To Purify, Cleanse - To purify or cleanse one's mind and body when worshipping gods and Buddhas.
砂 means "sand."
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
左 means "left, left-hand side."
Left - The side to the left. To go to the left.
East - The direction of east. When facing south, the left is east.
Lower - Lower in rank. From ancient China, where the right was honored.
Proof - A seal or evidence.
Help - To give assistance.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
佐 means "assistant, help, aid."
To Help - To provide assistance or aid.
To Assist - To give support or aid.
To Recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
斉 means "equality, uniformity, evenness."
To Arrange, Organize - To arrange or organize something in an orderly manner.
To Equalize - To make something equal or the same.
To Assemble - To gather together in one place.
To Mix - To combine or blend together.
Purification - To cleanse one's mind and body when worshipping gods and Buddhas.
Country Name - One of the seven major powers during the Warring States period in ancient China.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
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