繊: the kanji for fine; slender; fiber
繊 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means fine; slender; fiber. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
繊 is written in 17 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
繊 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
セン (sen)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 繊維せんい · sen'i | fiber; textile … |
| 繊細せんさい · sensai | delicate; sensitive |
| 化学繊維かがくせんい · kagaku sen'i | synthetic fiber |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 野菜には食物繊維が多く含まれている。Yasai ni wa shokumotsu sen'i ga ōku fukumarete iru.Vegetables contain a lot of dietary fiber.
- 彼女はとても繊細な人だ。Kanojo wa totemo sensai na hito da.She is a very sensitive person.
- この町は昔から繊維産業で栄えた。Kono machi wa mukashi kara sen'i sangyō de sakaeta.This town has long prospered through the textile industry.
- 職人の繊細な技術に驚いた。Shokunin no sensai na gijutsu ni odoroita.I was amazed by the craftsman's delicate skill.
- このシャツは化学繊維でできている。Kono shatsu wa kagaku sen'i de dekite iru.This shirt is made of synthetic fiber.
Questions about 繊
How many strokes does 繊 have?
繊 is written in 17 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 繊?
The on readings are sen (セン). 繊 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 繊?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 繊
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.