What does the kanji 裁 mean?

The kanji 裁 (sabaku) means "tailor, judge, decision, cut out (pattern)". It is a JLPT N2 character.

What kanji is "sabaku"?

"sabaku" is written with the kanji 裁, meaning "tailor, judge, decision, cut out (pattern)". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) さい (sai), kunyomi (native Japanese) さばく (sabaku). It is a JLPT N2 character.

How do you write the kanji 裁?

Write 裁 ("tailor") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.