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What is the Kanji for 'Exclusive' and 'Specialty'? | 専

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Exclusive' and 'Specialty', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Exclusive' and 'Specialty' is 専.

    kanji

    専

    Meaning

    Exclusive, Specialty

    Reading

    kunyomiもっぱ

    moppa

    onyomiせん

    sen

    Parts

    叀 寸Measurement

    Example Word

    専門家: expert. The Japanese noun '専門家 (せんもんか)' means 'expert'. It refers to a person who has specialized knowledge, skills, or experience in a particular field. This term is often used in professional or academic contexts to describe someone who is highly skilled or knowledgeable in their area of expertise. For example: He is an expert in economics「彼は経済の専門家です」(かれはけいざいのせんもんかです). We need to consult an expert「専門家に相談する必要があります」(せんもんかにそうだんするひつようがあります). The word can also imply a level of authority or trustworthiness in the given field.

    Radical

    寸

    Stroke Count

    9

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    1132

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 専

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    叀

    kanji

    寸

    Meaning

    Measurement

Words Using 専

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    専門

    Meaning

    Specialty

    word

    専用

    Meaning

    Exclusive

    word

    専ら

    Meaning

    Mainly

    word

    専門家

    Meaning

    Expert

Kanji Related to 専 Through the Part 寸

These 21 kanji contain the part 寸 as well.

    kanji

    村

    Meaning

    Village

    kanji

    寺

    Meaning

    Temple

    kanji

    対

    Meaning

    Against

    kanji

    付

    Meaning

    Attach

    kanji

    団

    Meaning

    Group, Association

    kanji

    封

    Meaning

    Seal

    kanji

    守

    Meaning

    Protect

    kanji

    導

    Meaning

    Lead, Guide

    kanji

    尊

    Meaning

    Respect, Revered

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    射

    Meaning

    Shoot

    kanji

    寿

    Meaning

    Longevity, Congratulations

    kanji

    闘

    Meaning

    Fight, Struggle

    kanji

    尋

    Meaning

    Inquire

    kanji

    耐

    Meaning

    Proof, Withstand

    kanji

    辱

    Meaning

    Humiliate

    kanji

    冠

    Meaning

    Crown, Cap

    kanji

    尉

    Meaning

    Company officer, Military officer

    kanji

    爵

    Meaning

    Baron, Rank of nobility

    kanji

    酎

    Meaning

    Sake

    kanji

    肘

    Meaning

    Arm, Elbow

Learn the Kanji 専

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What does 専 mean?

専 means 'Exclusive' and 'Specialty'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.