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On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
もっぱ.ら
moppara

specialty · exclusive · mainly · solely

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#506
Radicalinch(3)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

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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