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腺
On'yomi
セン
SEN
gland · (kokuji)
Details
Strokes13
Radical肉meat(6)
Stroke Order
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Strokes13
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of flesh and spring. Spring of flesh.
Symbolism
Gland, secretory gland, thyroid. Represents gland.
Component Breakdown
腺=
月泉
moon + 泉
Words & Expressions
Words written with 腺
甲状腺こうじょうせんthyroid
Proverbs & Idioms
涙腺が緩む
るいせんがゆるむ
Tear ducts loosen
Being easily moved to tears
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 腺 mean in Japanese?
腺 means gland, (kokuji).
How do you read 腺?
On'yomi: セン (SEN).
How many strokes does 腺 have?
腺 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 肉 (meat).
Is 腺 a good kanji for a tattoo?
腺 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means gland, (kokuji). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.