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専

On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
もっぱ.ら
moppara

specialty · exclusive · mainly · solely

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#506
Radical寸inch(3)
Old Form專

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of measure and phonetic. Making exclusive.

Symbolism

Specialty, exclusive, devotion. Represents exclusive.

Words & Expressions

Words written with 専

専らもっぱらsolely
専売せんばいmonopoly
専制せんせいautocracy
専属せんぞくexclusive
専門せんもんspecialty
専用せんようusing only

Four-Character Compounds

一意専心

いちいせんしん

single-mindedly; wholeheartedly; with all one's heart

独断専行

どくだんせんこう

acting arbitrarily on one's own authority; acting arbitrarily without consultation

専心一意

せんしんいちい

single-mindedly; wholeheartedly; with one's heart and soul

専門馬鹿

せんもんばか

A specialist who knows nothing else; An expert ignorant of everything outside their field

Anime & Manga

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Manga

A well-known work with 専 in its Japanese title.

俺以外誰も採取できない素材なのに「素材採取率が低い」とパワハラする幼馴染錬金術師と絶縁した専属魔導士、辺境の町でスローライフを送りたい。

Ore Igai Dare mo Saishu Dekinai Sozai nano ni "Sozai Saishuritsu ga Hikui" to Pawahara Suru Osananajimi Renkinjutsushi to Zetsuen Shita Senzoku Madoushi, Henkyou no Machi de Slow Life wo Okuritai.

Manga

A well-known work with 専 in its Japanese title.

Other kanji with the same meaning

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?

専 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means specialty, exclusive, mainly, solely. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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