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2 〜才 Years Old

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Meaning

Primary

Years Old

Alternative

Age

Word Type

suffix

Explanation

Although this word consists of one kanji that is all alone, it doesn't share its meaning with the parent kanji. The meanings are similar in a way, though. This word means years old or age. With more years comes more genius, right? That's why this word means "years old" and not "genius," like the parent kanji.

You can stick this word onto numbers to say how old someone is!

Special note for all of you advanced learners out there. When discussing age, 〜歳 is the original and correct kanji to use. Because 〜才 is easier to write and has the same reading, it became mainstream. You'll see it used in writing today, especially in elementary schools. In formal writing though, you'll always want to use 〜歳, which you'll learn later on.

Reading

さい

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned for the kanji, meaning you should already know it! Don't try to type the 〜 part though.

Context

Context Sentences

わたしは五才です。

I am five years old.

らい月二日に、六十七才になります。

I'll turn 67 on the 2nd of the next month.

ちちの五十五才のたんじょう日に、ホグワーツへしょうたいされた。

On my dad’s fifty-fifth birthday, I was invited to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

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