宣
proclaim · say · announce
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and extend. Extending under roof.
Symbolism
Declaration, advertisement, sentence. Represents declaring.
Component Breakdown
roof + 亘
Words & Expressions
Words written with 宣
Four-Character Compounds
宣戦布告
せんせんふこく
declaration of war; proclamation of war
Anime & Manga
幼馴染彼女のモラハラがひどいんで絶縁宣言してやった ~自分らしく生きることにしたら、なぜか隣の席の隠れ美少女から告白された~
Osananajimi Kanojo no Morahara ga Hidoi n de Zetsuen Sengen Shite Yatta: Jibun Rashiku Ikiru Koto ni Shitara, Naze ka Tonari no Seki no Kakure Bishoujo kara Kokuhaku Sareta
A well-known work with 宣 in its Japanese title.
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WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“proclaim”
“announce”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 宣 mean in Japanese?
宣 means proclaim, say, announce.
How do you read 宣?
On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: のたま.う (notamau).
How many strokes does 宣 have?
宣 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 宀 (roof).
Is 宣 a good kanji for a tattoo?
宣 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means proclaim, say, announce. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.