采 means 'die' or 'dice'

As these essays show, the militarism of the Warring States era (1467–1568) has shaped Japanese culture. When departing for war, samurai drank cupfuls of saké ritualistically. The ritual reemerges at Shinto weddings and at big farewells. A menacing, militaristic dance originated back in the day, and Noh actors still perform it, waving a fan that symbolizes a weapon. Iron fans did serve as weapons, eventually inspiring the martial art tessenjutsu. Generals gave orders for retreating and advancing by using drum calls and waving batons. When saying that a president has taken command, people now say, "He wields a baton."