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鮮
On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
あざ.やか
azayaka
fresh · vivid · clear · brilliant · Korea
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Strokes17
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of fish and sheep. Freshness of fish and sheep.
Symbolism
Fresh, vivid, bright. Represents freshness.
Component Breakdown
鮮=
魚羊
fish + sheep
Words & Expressions
Words written with 鮮
鮮明せんめいvivid
鮮魚せんぎょfresh fish
北朝鮮きたちょうせんnorth korea
朝鮮半島ちょうせんはんとうkorean peninsula
朝鮮民主主義人民共和国ちょうせんみんしゅしゅぎじんみんきょうわこくdprk
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
鮮血淋漓
せんけつりんり
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
鮮 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means fresh, vivid, clear, brilliant, Korea. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.