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潜
On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
ひそ.む・もぐ.る・かく.れる・くぐ.る・ひそ.める
hisomu / moguru / kakureru / kuguru / hisomeru
submerge · conceal · hide · lower (voice) · hush
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
潜=
氵替
water + 替
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and replace. Submerging in water.
Symbolism
Diving, latent, lurk. Represents diving.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
潜在意識
せんざいいしき
subconsciousness; the subconscious; subconsciousness
潜伏期間
せんぷくきかん
Incubation period; Time before symptoms appear
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 潜 mean in Japanese?
潜 means submerge, conceal, hide, lower (voice), hush.
How do you read 潜?
On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: ひそ.む、もぐ.る、かく.れる、くぐ.る、ひそ.める (hisomu, moguru, kakureru, kuguru, hisomeru).
How many strokes does 潜 have?
潜 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 水 (water).
Is 潜 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 潜 (submerge, conceal, hide, lower (voice), hush) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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