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On'yomi
セン・セント
SEN / SENTO

hermit · wizard · cent

Details

Strokes5
Frequency#1157
Radicalperson(2)

Stroke Order

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Strokes5

Component Breakdown

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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.