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Vol. 140 

Strokes 11
On-reading sai
Kun-reading hoso(i), koma(kai)
Meanings slender, minute, fine

Radical: itohen

Useful Compounds

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Reading Meaning
saibou cell
saikin bacteria, germ
saibu details
saiku craftsmanship, work 

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