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泉
On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
いずみ
izumi
spring · fountain
nature
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Radical水water(4)
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Component Breakdown
泉=
白水
white + water
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of white and water. White water coming out.
Symbolism
Hot spring, spring, source. Represents spring.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Arrival of spring
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
悪木盗泉
あくぼくとうせん
a virtuous person should not commit an act that offends their moral principles no matter how hard pressed they may be; a virtuous person should not commit an act that offends their moral principles no matter how hard pressed they may be
知恵の泉
ちえのいずみ
A fountain of wisdom; A source of knowledge and insight