Japanese Kanji

sen

fresh · new · delicious

Extended kanji · 33 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • KUNあたらしいatarashii
  • KUNすく.ないsuku

Meaning

Fresh, new, delicious, rare, few.

鱻 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 33 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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