Japanese Kanji

sen

good · honest · simple

Extended kanji · 18 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • KUNうやうや.しいuyauya

Meaning

Good, honest, simple, respectful.

顓 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 18 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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