“Chiefly” or “Arbitrary” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “専”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “専” means “At will”, “Keep things for oneself” or “Concentrate on one thing” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “専”
Jouyou Kanji “専” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 9 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | せん(sen) |
| Kun-Yomi | もっぱ(ら)(moppa(ra)) |
| ほしいまま(hoshiimama) | |
| Meanings | Chiefly, Mainly, Earnestly, Concentrate on one thing |
| Keep things for oneself, Monopolize | |
| As one pleases, At will, Arbitrary |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “専”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 専一(せんいつ-se n i tsu) | Exclusively |
| 専横(せんおう-se n o u) | Domineering, Arbitrariness, Despotism, Tyranny |
| 専科(せんか-se n ka) | Special course, Specialized studies course |
| 専業(せんぎょう-se n gyo u) | Full‐time job, Principal occupation, Monopoly, Specialty |
| 専決(せんけつ-se n ke tsu) | Arbitrary decision, Deciding on one’s own |
| 専権(せんけん-se n ke n) | ① Arbitrary use of power, ② Exclusive rights |
| 専行(せんこう-se n ko u) | Acting arbitrarily, Arbitrary action |
| 専攻(せんこう-se n ko u) | Major subject, Special study |
| 専恣(せんし-se n shi) | Arbitrarily, Self-indulgence, Have one’s own way |
| 専修(せんしゅう-se n shu u) | specialization, Special course |
| 専従(せんじゅう-se n ju u) | Working exclusively for, Working full-time (for) |
| 専心(せんしん-se n shi n) | Dedication, Devoting all one’s energies |
| 専制政治(せんせいせいじ-se n se i se i ji) | Autocracy, Despotic government |
| 専属(せんぞく-se n zo ku) | Belong exclusively |
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