専
specialty · exclusive · mainly · solely
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of measure and phonetic. Making exclusive.
Symbolism
Specialty, exclusive, devotion. Represents exclusive.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一意専心
いちいせんしん
single-mindedly; wholeheartedly; with all one's heart; single-mindedly
独断専行
どくだんせんこう
acting arbitrarily on one's own authority; acting arbitrarily without consultation; acting arbitrarily on one's own authority
専心一意
せんしんいちい
single-mindedly; wholeheartedly; with one's heart and soul; single-mindedly
専門馬鹿
せんもんばか
A specialist who knows nothing else; An expert ignorant of everything outside their field
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 専 mean in Japanese?
専 means specialty, exclusive, mainly, solely.
How do you read 専?
On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: もっぱ.ら (moppara).
How many strokes does 専 have?
専 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 寸 (inch).
Is 専 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 専 (specialty, exclusive, mainly, solely) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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