Japanese Kanji

sen

wash · cleanse · purge

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONセンsen
  • ONサンsan
  • KUNあら.うara

Meaning

Wash, cleanse, purge.

湔 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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