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What is the Kanji for 'Fresh' and 'Vivid'? | 鮮

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Fresh' and 'Vivid' is 鮮.

    kanji

    鮮

    Meaning

    Fresh, Vivid

    Reading

    kunyomiあざ

    aza

    onyomiせん

    sen

    Parts

    魚Fish 羊Sheep

    Example Word

    鮮やか: vivid. The Japanese adjective '鮮やか (あざやか)' means 'vivid'. It is used to describe something that is strikingly bright, clear, or distinct in color, appearance, or impression. It can also describe actions or performances that are skillful and impressive. For example: The colors of the painting are vivid「その絵の色は鮮やかだ」(そのえのいろはあざやかだ). He made a vivid impression with his speech「彼のスピーチは鮮やかだった」(かれのスピーチはあざやかだった). This word is often used to emphasize clarity, brilliance, or precision in both visual and non-visual contexts.

    Radical

    魚

    Stroke Count

    17

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    7

    Frequency

    1128

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 鮮

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

    kanji

    魚

    Meaning

    Fish

    kanji

    羊

    Meaning

    Sheep

Words Using 鮮

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    朝鮮

    Meaning

    Korea

    word

    北朝鮮

    Meaning

    North Korea

    word

    新鮮

    Meaning

    Fresh

    word

    鮮やか

    Meaning

    Vivid

Kanji Related to 鮮 Through the Part 魚

These 2 kanji contain the part 魚 as well.

    kanji

    漁

    Meaning

    Fishing

    kanji

    鯨

    Meaning

    Whale

Kanji Related to 鮮 Through the Part 羊

These 9 kanji contain the part 羊 as well.

    kanji

    南

    Meaning

    South

    kanji

    遅

    Meaning

    Slow, Late

    kanji

    義

    Meaning

    Righteousness

    kanji

    群

    Meaning

    Group, Flock

    kanji

    様

    Meaning

    Way, Form

    kanji

    差

    Meaning

    Difference

    kanji

    洋

    Meaning

    Ocean, Western style

    kanji

    詳

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    祥

    Meaning

    Auspicious

Learn the Kanji 鮮

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 鮮 mean?

鮮 means 'Fresh' and 'Vivid'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Junior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

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