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扇
On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
おうぎ
ougi
fan · folding fan
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Component Breakdown
扇=
户羽
户 + feather
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of door and feather. Feather like door.
Symbolism
Fan, electric fan, fan. Represents fan.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Good old days
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
夏炉冬扇
かろとうせん
summer fires and winter fans; useless things; summer fires and winter fans
教唆扇動
きょうさせんどう
instigation and abetment; instigation and abetment
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 扇 mean in Japanese?
扇 means fan, folding fan.
How do you read 扇?
On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: おうぎ (ougi).
How many strokes does 扇 have?
扇 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 戸 (door).
Is 扇 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 扇 (fan, folding fan) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.