Japanese Kanji

sen

conceal · hide · lower (voice)

Extended kanji · 17 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • KUNひそ.むhiso
  • KUNもぐ.るmogu
  • KUNかく.れるkaku

Meaning

Conceal, hide, lower (voice), hush.

Stroke order for 潛

潛 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 17 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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