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On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
せん.じる・い.る・に.る
senjiru / iru / niru

broil · parch · roast · boil

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#2458
Radicalfire(4)

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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前 + fire

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of before and fire. Roasting with fire.

Symbolism

Green tea, rice cracker, brew. Represents roasting.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

煎じ詰める

せんじつめる

Boiled down to

In the end, when all is said

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 煎 mean in Japanese?

煎 means broil, parch, roast, boil.

How do you read 煎?

On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: せん.じる、い.る、に.る (senjiru, iru, niru).

How many strokes does 煎 have?

煎 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 火 (fire).

Is 煎 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 煎 (broil, parch, roast, boil) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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