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JLPT N37画 · 7 strokesradical 扌freq #700

fan, folding fan

On'yomi (音読み)

  • セン
  • オウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • おおぎ

Mnemonic

Imagine a hand (扌) gracefully opening a folding fan (冂 and 十), spreading cool air to everyone on a hot summer day.

About this kanji

The kanji 扇, pronounced as "sen" or "ōgi," primarily means "fan" or "folding fan." This character is often used as a noun, but it can also appear in verbs. A common compound is 扇風機 (せんぷうき), which means "electric fan," a staple in many homes. Another useful term is 扇子 (せんす), referring to a traditional folding fan, often used in festivals or performances. There's also 扇動 (せんどう), which means "incitement," used more in formal contexts. Note that 扇 can also refer to the act of fanning something, such as creating airflow with a hand-held fan.

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Example sentences

  • 夏は扇で涼しい風を送る。

    In summer, I use a fan to send a cool breeze.

Meanings across languages

English
fan, folding fan
Tiếng Việt
quạt, quạt giấy
日本語
扇, おおぎ
한국어
부채, 접는 부채
中文
扇子, 折扇
id
kipas, kipas lipat
th
พัด, พัดพับ
es
abanico, abanico plegable
fr
ventilateur, parapluie pliant
de
Fächer, Faltfächer
pt
leque, abanador

Common compounds

  • 扇風機せんぷうきelectric fan
  • 扇子せんすfolding fan
  • 扇動せんどうincitement, instigation

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