“Assist” or “Support” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “佐”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “佐” means “Vice”, “Deputy” or “Lieutenant Commander” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “佐”

Jouyou Kanji “佐” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
7 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
さ(sa) |
| Kun-Yomi |
すけ(suke) |
| たす(ける)(tasu(keru)) |
| Meanings |
Assist, Help, Aid, Support |
| (Government officer post of old time) |
| Ranks just below the general of army, navy or air force |
| Offer |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “佐”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 佐官(さかん-sa ka n) |
Field officer (Military) |
| 佐幕派(さばくは-sa ba ku ha) |
Supporters of the shogun, Shogunate party |
| 佐命(さめい-sa me i) |
Helping the nation’s governance, Assisting the Emperor, To help the emperor who is trying to establish and govern a nation |
| 王佐(おうさ-o u sa) |
To help the king, Role of helping the king, Assistant of emperor |
| 参佐(さんさ-sa n sa) |
Subordinates, Colleagues |
| 補佐(ほさ-ho sa) |
Assistant, Help, Aid |
| 輔佐(ほさ-ho sa) |
Helping high-ranking people |
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