禅
Kanji · N1
禅 / Zen
Kanji for Zen or silent meditation.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ゼン、セン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | しずか、ゆず.る | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
禅 carries the meaning Zen or silent meditation.
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Common compounds with 禅
禅寺ぜんでらZen temple
禅宗ぜんしゅうZen
禅僧ぜんそうZen priest
座禅ざぜんzazen
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