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On'yomi
セン
SEN
Kun'yomi
せん.ずる・かい・あき.らか
senzuru / kai / akiraka

discussion · methods called for · selection · result

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Strokes13
Radicalspeech(7)

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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speech + 全

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of words and all. Saying all.

Symbolism

Inquiry, deliberation, after all. Represents inquiring.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

詮無きこと

せんなきこと

A futile matter

Something that cannot be helped

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 詮 mean in Japanese?

詮 means discussion, methods called for, selection, result.

How do you read 詮?

On'yomi: セン (SEN). Kun'yomi: せん.ずる、かい、あき.らか (senzuru, kai, akiraka).

How many strokes does 詮 have?

詮 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).

Is 詮 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 詮 (discussion, methods called for, selection, result) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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