Japanese Kanji

sen

move · shift · change

Extended kanji · 6 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • KUNうつ.るutsu
  • KUNうつ.すutsu

Meaning

Move, shift, change, transfer, relocate a capital city.

迁 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 6 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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