鮮
fresh · vivid · clear · brilliant · Korea
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
fish + sheep
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fish and sheep. Freshness of fish and sheep.
Symbolism
Fresh, vivid, bright. Represents freshness.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
旗幟鮮明
きしせんめい
making one's attitude (position, stand) clear; unfurling and clearly showing one's banner; making one's attitude (position, stand) clear
鮮血淋漓
せんけつりんり
dripping with fresh blood; dripping with fresh blood
鮮度が命
せんどがいのち
Freshness is everything; Being fresh is the most important thing
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 鮮 mean in Japanese?
鮮 means fresh, vivid, clear, brilliant, Korea.
How do you read 鮮?
On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: あざ.やか (azayaka).
How many strokes does 鮮 have?
鮮 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 魚 (fish).
Is 鮮 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 鮮 (fresh, vivid, clear, brilliant, Korea) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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