N2
在 meaning and readings
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Kanji
在
N2
- Meaning
- exist, exist
- Onyomi
- ザイ
- Kunyomi
- あ(る)
- Formula
- 在 = 才 + 土。
Story
在 is analyzed as a combination of 才 (seeing sprouts coming up), 土 (dirt, land) and denotes exist, exist.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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