Details
Description
Recommend - to put someone forward. The character used when you vouch for a person or a thing.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grass and phonetic. Recommending with grass.
Symbolism
Recommendation, recommend, self-recommendation. Represents recommending.
Component Breakdown
grass + 廌
Words & Expressions
Words written with 薦
Other kanji with the same meaning
“recommend”
“advise”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 薦 mean in Japanese?
薦 means recommend, mat, advise, encourage, offer. Recommend - to put someone forward. The character used when you vouch for a person or a thing.
How do you read 薦?
On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: すす.める (susumeru).
How many strokes does 薦 have?
薦 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 艸 (grass).
Is 薦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
薦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means recommend, mat, advise, encourage, offer. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
Explore by meaning:recommend · mat · advise · encourage · offer