宣
宣·proclaim, declare, announce publicly
- On-yomi
- セン
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 宣言 | せんげん | declaration |
| 宣伝 | せんでん | publicity, advertising |
| 宣誓 | せんせい | oath, sworn statement |
| 宣教師 | せんきょうし | missionary |
Example sentences
会社は新製品を大々的に宣伝した。
かいしゃはしんせいひんをだいだいてきにせんでんした。
The company advertised the new product on a grand scale.
その国は独立を宣言した。
そのくにはどくりつをせんげんした。
That country declared its independence.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 宣伝 as せんてん — it is せんでん
- Using 宣伝 for a single advert — 宣伝 is the activity of publicizing; one advert is 広告
Memory aid
Picture it
宀 (a roof) over 亘 (spanning end to end): an announcement made from the great hall so it carries right across.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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