潜
submerge · conceal · hide · lower (voice) · hush
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of water and replace. Submerging in water.
Symbolism
Diving, latent, lurk. Represents diving.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ice crystals
Component Breakdown
water + 替
Words & Expressions
Words written with 潜
Four-Character Compounds
潜在意識
せんざいいしき
subconsciousness; the subconscious
潜伏期間
せんぷくきかん
Incubation period; Time before symptoms appear
Anime & Manga
ダンジョンに潜むヤンデレな彼女に俺は何度も殺される
My Yandere Girlfriend Hiding in the Dungeon Kills Me Over and Over Again
A well-known work with 潜 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
程潜
Name contains 潜
Cheng Qian was a Chinese army officer and politician who held important military and political positions in both the Republic of China and the…
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
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?
潜 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means submerge, conceal, hide, lower (voice), hush. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.