Kanji

What does the kanji 旋 mean?

旋 means turning, revolving. On'yomi セン. Kun'yomi め.ぐる、いばり.

Quick facts
On'yomiセン
Kun'yomiめ.ぐる、いばり
Strokes11
Main radical方
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi センKun'yomi め.ぐる、いばり
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework11 strokes

turning, revolving

Memory hook

The banner (方) flying as the feet (疋) circle round — REVOLVE, TURN.

Stroke order · 11 strokes

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Common words

  • 斡旋あっせんmediation, brokering, job placement

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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