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What is the Kanji for 'Stationery'? | 箋

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

The Japanese Kanji for 'Stationery' is 箋.

    kanji

    箋

    Meaning

    Stationery

    Reading

    kunyomiふだ

    fuda

    onyomiせん

    sen

    Example Word

    箋: paper. The Japanese noun '箋 (せん)' refers to a small piece of paper, often used for writing notes, labels, or memos. It can also refer to a slip of paper used in traditional Japanese contexts, such as for writing poetry or as a bookmark. For example: I wrote a note on a slip of paper「箋にメモを書いた」(せんにめもをかいた). The poem was written on a small piece of paper「その詩は箋に書かれていた」(そのしはせんにかかれていた). This word is often used in formal or literary contexts and is less common in everyday conversation.

    Radical

    竹

    Stroke Count

    14

    JLPT

    Unknown

    Grade

    10

    Frequency

    2106

    Handwriting

Words Using 箋

This kanji is used in 2 words:

    word

    箋

    Meaning

    Paper

    word

    便箋

    Meaning

    Stationery

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What does 箋 mean?

箋 means 'Stationery'.

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

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