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On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
いずみ
izumi

spring · fountain

nature

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Strokes9
Frequency#1086
Radicalwater(4)

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

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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