在


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

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

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Last ∆ on 28 February 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.