JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
宣 — proclaim
- Reading
- セン・のたま.う
- Meaning
- proclaim; say; announce
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
宣 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is セン・のたま.う and it means proclaim; say; announce. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
宣 appears in everyday japanese words such as 宣教 (religious mission), 宣言 (declaration) and 宣伝 (propaganda).
Japanese words containing 宣
Frequently asked questions
What does 宣 mean in Japanese?
宣 means proclaim; say; announce in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 宣 read?
宣 is read セン・のたま.う. Reading it inside real words — 宣教 and 宣言 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 宣 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 宣 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 宣 in a word?
A common word containing 宣 is 宣教 (せんきょう) — "religious mission". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 宣 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 宣 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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