tailor, judge, decision, cut out (pattern)

About this kanji

The kanji 「裁」 primarily means to tailor or to judge, often relating to making decisions or cutting out a pattern. It is typically used as a verb or in compound words. For example, 裁判 (さいばん) means 'trial' and refers to court proceedings, while 制裁 (せいさい) translates to 'sanctions,' usually in a political context. Another compound, 総裁 (そうさい), means 'president' of an organization. One key usage note is that while 「裁」 can relate to judgment, it often conveys a formal decision-making aspect, emphasizing authority and the act of adjudicating rather than casual judgment.

Example sentences

• 裁判所での証言が重要です。

  The testimony in court is crucial.

Meanings across languages

English

tailor, judge, decision, cut out (pattern)

Tiếng Việt

thợ may, thẩm phán, quyết định, cắt mẫu

日本語

裁縫, 裁判, 決定, 型を切り取る

한국어

재단사, 판사, 결정, 패턴 자르기

中文

裁缝, 法官, 决定, 剪裁

id

memotong

th

ตัด

es

cortar

fr

découper

de

schneiden

pt

cortar

Common compounds

• 裁判さいばんtrial, judgement, judgment
• 制裁せいさいsanctions, punishment
• 総裁そうさいpresident (of an organization), director general, governor (of a central bank)
• 地裁ちさいdistrict court
• 独裁どくさいdictatorship, despotism, autocracy
• 高裁こうさいHigh Court
• 最高裁さいこうさいSupreme Court
• 裁判官さいばんかんjudge