嬋
beautiful
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Readings
On'yomi
- セン
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
嬋 centers on feminine beauty, describing a woman who is graceful and lovely.
Most common words using 嬋
- 嬋娟せんけん
graceful; slim and beautiful
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Etymology
嬋 combines 女 (woman) with 單, which likely contributes the sound. The exact historical development of 單 in this character is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A woman 女 beside 單, which resembles a simple, elegant shape, suggests a beautiful woman.
Reading mnemonic
For セン, picture a beautiful woman named Sen: Sen -> セン, and her beauty matches the kanji's meaning.