桟

scaffold, frame

JLPT N1 10 strokes

Kun'yomi: かけはし
On'yomi: サン・セン

桟 means "scaffold, frame". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 10 strokes. It is read かけはし in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and サン・セン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

桟 in example sentences

昔むかしここには桟橋さんばしがあったんだ。

Mukashi koko ni wa sanbashi ga attan da.

There used to be a pier here.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 桟 mean?: 桟 means "scaffold, frame". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 桟 have?: 桟 is written in 10 strokes.
How is 桟 read?: It is read かけはし in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and サン・セン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 桟?: 桟 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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