佐

佐 — assistant, help

Learn the correct stroke order for 佐 (assistant), a 7-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 47 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 7

On'yomi (音読み)サsa

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes7

Radical人

Frequency#474

Meaningsassistant, help

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

少佐しょうさmajor; lieutenant commander; wing commandernoun

大佐たいさcolonel; (navy) captainnoun

中佐ちゅうさlieutenant colonel; commander (navy)noun

補佐ほさaid; help; assistancenoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 佐 (assistant) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 7 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 佐 is #474, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

少佐しょうさ — major; lieutenant commander; wing commander

大佐たいさ — colonel; (navy) captain

中佐ちゅうさ — lieutenant colonel; commander (navy)

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 佐 have?

The kanji 佐 (assistant) has 7 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 佐?

佐 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 佐 mean?

佐 means: assistant, help. On'yomi readings: サ.

What JLPT level is 佐?

佐 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.