遷: the kanji for move; change
遷 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means move; change. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
遷 is written in 15 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
遷 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 |
|---|---|
| 変遷へんせん · hensen | transition; changes |
| 遷都せんと · sento | transfer of the capital |
| 左遷させん · sasen | demotion |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 時代による言葉の変遷を調べた。Jidai ni yoru kotoba no hensen o shirabeta.I studied how words have changed over time.
- …七九四年に京都へ遷都した。Nanahyaku kyūjūyo nen ni Kyōto e sento shita.The capital moved to Kyoto in 794.
- 彼は地方の支店に左遷された。Kare wa chihō no shiten ni sasen sareta.He was demoted to a regional branch.
- 町の変遷を写真でたどる。Machi no hensen o shashin de tadoru.We trace the town's changes through photos.
- 遷都には多くの費用がかかった。Sento ni wa ōku no hiyō ga kakatta.Moving the capital cost a great deal.
Questions about 遷
How many strokes does 遷 have?
遷 is written in 15 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 遷?
The on readings are sen (セン). 遷 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 遷?
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.
More JLPT N1 kanji
Movement and actions
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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 遷
- 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.