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仙
On'yomi
セン・セント
SEN / SENTO
hermit · wizard · cent
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
仙=
亻山
person + mountain
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and mountain. Person of mountain.
Symbolism
Hermit, fairyland, immortal. Represents immortal.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
羽化登仙
うかとうせん
a sense of release (as if one had wings and were riding on air); a sense of release (as if one had wings and were riding on air)
Proverbs & Idioms
仙人の境地
せんにんのきょうち
The state of a sage
A transcendent state beyond worldly concerns
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 仙 mean in Japanese?
仙 means hermit, wizard, cent.
How do you read 仙?
On'yomi: セン、セント (SEN, SENTO).
How many strokes does 仙 have?
仙 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 仙 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 仙 (hermit, wizard, cent) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.