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Kanji 専: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 専: specialty, exclusive, mainly, solely

Key takeaways

Kanji 専: specialty, exclusive, mainly, solely. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

専
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Meaning

specialtyexclusivemainlysolely

On reading

セン

Kun reading

もっぱ.ら

Radical

寸

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 専

specialty, exclusive, mainly, solely

Kanji structure breakdown

専

Structure breakdown

由 + 寸

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Digging into the reason (由) behind something down to the smallest inch (寸) is what makes it a specialty. Imagine focusing solely on one thing and measuring it precisely to master it.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

セン
  • 専修せんしゅう

    specialization / professional training

  • 専用せんよう

    exclusive use / personal use

  • 専制せんせい

    despotism / autocracy / absolute rule

  • 専攻せんこう

    major subject / special study

Kun reading

もっぱ.ら
  • 専らもっぱら

    only / entirely / always

Commonly used words

  • 専修
    せんしゅう

    specialization / professional training

  • 専用
    せんよう

    exclusive use / personal use

  • 専制
    せんせい

    despotism / autocracy / absolute rule

  • 専攻
    せんこう

    major subject / special study

  • 専ら
    もっぱら

    only / entirely / always

Example sentences

Example 1

この大学は法律の専修があります。

Translation

This university offers specialization in law.

Example 2

彼は医療の専修を卒業しました。

Translation

He graduated with a specialization in medical studies.

Example 3

この部屋は会員専用です。

Translation

This room is for members' exclusive use.

Example 4

専用のスマホを持っています。

Translation

I have a personal smartphone.

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