This is the kanji for outskirts or country. It can also mean be, exist, or be located.

on readings:
  • zai
kun readings:
  • a
examples:
chūzai stay, residence
genzai current, present, present tense
kaizai lie/stand/come between
kenzai healthy, sound
kirigirisu to ni ari October 18 - 22
sonzai existence
zaitaku at home

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Last ∆ on 28 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.