佐 Kanji – assistant

Meaning and Readings

How is 佐 read?

佐 has the onyomi reading サ.

In romaji, these readings can be written as sa.

Common Japanese Words Using 佐

These common Japanese words contain 佐. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

• 少佐（しょうさ） — major, lieutenant commander, wing commander
• 大佐（たいさ） — colonel, (navy) captain
• 中佐（ちゅうさ） — lieutenant colonel, commander (navy)
• 補佐（ほさ） — aid, help, assistance, assistant, counselor, counsellor, adviser, advisor

Related Kanji

• 差
  distinction, difference, variation, discrepancy, margin, balance
• 作
  make, production, prepare, build
• 査
  investigate
• 再
  again, twice, second time
• 左
  left
• 助
  help, rescue, assist