Fan in Japanese
"fan" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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fan, folding fan
Reading: sen
10 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of door and feather. Feather like door.
What it carries
Fan, electric fan, fan. Represents fan.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for fan?
The most common kanji for "fan" is 扇, read as sen. It means fan, folding fan. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 扇 have?
扇 has 10 strokes.