zai- root words — words with the zai- root

The root zai- comes from Japanese zai, meaning wealth. 1 words in Dendril are built from it, including zaibatsu. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the zai- root

Explore words with zai- — words containing the zai- root and sharing its sense of "wealth". Examples include zaibatsu. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does zai- mean?

The zai- root means wealth, from Japanese zai. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.