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線
On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
すじ
suji
line · track
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and spring. Thread flowing like spring.
Symbolism
Line, route, curve. Represents line.
Component Breakdown
線=
糹泉
thread + 泉
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
一線を画す
いっせんをかくす
To draw a clear line
To make a distinct separation
Anime & Manga
血界戦線
Blood Blockade Battlefront
A well-known work with 線 in its Japanese title.
Fate/Grand Order -絶対魔獣戦線バビロニア-
Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia
A well-known work with 線 in its Japanese title.
境界線上のホライゾン
Horizon in the Middle of Nowhere
A well-known work with 線 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 線 mean in Japanese?
線 means line, track.
How do you read 線?
On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: すじ (suji).
How many strokes does 線 have?
線 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 線 a good kanji for a tattoo?
線 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means line, track. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.