Kanji · N4 · 15 strokes
線 / line
Kanji for line or track.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
線 carries the meaning line or track.
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How to write 線
Trace 線 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 線
新幹線しんかんせんShinkansen (bullet train)
電線でんせんelectric wire / power line
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線 in context
新幹線でどのくらいかかりますか。
しんかんせんでどのくらいかかりますか。
How long does it take by bullet train?
電線が切れています。
でんせんがきれています。
The power line is cut.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 線 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
線 — Kanji Practice
15 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/線
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