Kanji
What does the kanji 専 mean?
専 means specialization; exclusivity, monopoly. On'yomi セン. Kun'yomi もっぱ.ら.
Quick facts| On'yomi | セン |
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| Kun'yomi | もっぱ.ら |
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| Strokes | 9 |
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| Main radical | 寸 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N2 |
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専On'yomi センKun'yomi もっぱ.ら
N2 · estimated, JLPT framework9 strokes
specialization; exclusivity, monopoly
Memory hook
The hand (寸) concentrating on one single axis — EXCLUSIVE, SPECIALITY.
Common words
- 専らもっぱらmainly, exclusively; entirely
- 専制せんせいautocracy, despotism
- 専攻せんこうmajor, field of study
- 専門せんもんspecialty, major, field of expertise
More words with this kanji
- 専修せんしゅうspecialized study, major
- 専用せんようexclusive use, dedicated
