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専 kanji: meaning “specialty”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N29 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
specialty
On'yomi
セン
Kun'yomi
もっぱ・ら

Picture story to remember 専

Knowing the wherefore (由) and the exact measurement (寸) of a craft makes it your specialty.

Parts in this story:由, 寸, 十, 田

How to write 専: stroke order

専 is written with 9 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 専

Practice this kanji in the app

Review 専 with the picture story and come back to it as you forget.

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Kanji that share parts with 専.