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On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
うつ.る・うつ.す・みやこがえ
utsuru / utsusu / miyakogae

transition · move · change

Details

Strokes15
Frequency#1937
Radicalwalk(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes15

Component Breakdown

=

walk + 䙲 + 巳

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of advance and phonetic. Advancing to move.

Symbolism

Transition, change, move. Represents moving.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Sitting and waiting

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

孟母三遷

もうぼさんせん

the importance of creating an environment conducive to a child's learning; Mencius' mother, three moves; the importance of creating an environment conducive to a child's learning

Proverbs & Idioms

変遷を辿る

へんせんをたどる

To trace changes

To follow the history of transitions

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 遷 mean in Japanese?

遷 means transition, move, change.

How do you read 遷?

On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: うつ.る、うつ.す、みやこがえ (utsuru, utsusu, miyakogae).

How many strokes does 遷 have?

遷 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).

Is 遷 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 遷 (transition, move, change) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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