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Official Standard Japanese Character Profile
さ
/sa/
Script: HiraganaClass: GOJUONRow: S3 Strokes
Visual Mnemonic & Memory Aid
“A samurai dancer pointing a fan.”
Tip: Associate the shape with this visual image in your mind to recall it in less than 0.5s during drills.
Vocabulary Example
さくら (sakura)
Meaning: Cherry blossom
Standard Ministry of Education phonetic syllabus
Frequently Confused Lookalikes
Learners often confuse さ with the following characters. Compare their nuances:
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