Meaning

Primary

Years Old

Word Type

suffix

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well. This is put on the end of numbers to show how old someone is.

Reading

さい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is the same as the one you learned with the kanji.

Context

Context Sentences

三十歳を過ぎてから、全身がすごく痒いんだよね。

Ever since I turned thirty, my whole body has been itchy.

Kanji Composition