Japanese Kanji

sen

moisten · wet · soak

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • ONチョウchou
  • ONテンten
  • KUNうるお.うuruo
  • KUNうるお.すuruo

Meaning

Moisten, wet, soak, touch.

Stroke order for 沾

沾 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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