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On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
ふ.む
fumu

tread · step on · trample · practice · carry through

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#1570
Radicalfoot(7)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of foot and small. Stepping with foot.

Symbolism

Practice, step on, fulfill. Represents practicing.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Reading a book

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

実践躬行

じっせんきゅうこう

acting up to one's principles; acting up to one's principles

Proverbs & Idioms

実践あるのみ

じっせんあるのみ

Practice is the only way

Taking action is what matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 践 mean in Japanese?

践 means tread, step on, trample, practice, carry through.

How do you read 践?

On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: ふ.む (fumu).

How many strokes does 践 have?

践 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 足 (foot).

Is 践 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 践 (tread, step on, trample, practice, carry through) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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