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On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
め.ぐる・いばり
meguru / ibari

rotation · go around

Details

Strokes11
Frequency#1801
Radicalsquare(4)

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of direction and phonetic. Spinning in direction.

Symbolism

Rotation, melody, spin. Represents spinning.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

凱旋将軍

がいせんしょうぐん

A triumphant general; A general returning victorious

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 旋 mean in Japanese?

旋 means rotation, go around.

How do you read 旋?

On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: め.ぐる、いばり (meguru, ibari).

How many strokes does 旋 have?

旋 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 方 (square).

Is 旋 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 旋 (rotation, go around) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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