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才気 (さいき, saiki) Japanese meaning: wisdom | Kotomora
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Kanji 才 genius, years old, cubic shaku Related words 才気 emphasizes quick-witted brilliance or sharpness of mind, whereas 才 is the broader, more neutral term for talent in general.
才気 emphasizes sharp natural talent or quick intelligence, while エスプリ focuses more on playful, conversational cleverness.
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Everyone was impressed by his witty remarks.
He was known for his brilliance from a young age.
Word family brilliant and quick-witted; sparkling with intelligence
quick-witted; brilliant; flashes of genius
great wisdom; brilliant intellect
be clever; be quick-witted; seem talented
Etymology Compound of 才 (talent, ability) and 気 (spirit, mind). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a sense of innate mental sharpness.