遷
Kanji · N1
遷 / transition
Kanji for transition, move, or change.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | うつ.る、うつ.す、みやこがえ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
遷 carries the meaning transition, move, or change.
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Common compounds with 遷
遷都せんとrelocation of the capital / transfer of the capital
変遷へんせんchange / transition / vicissitudes
左遷させんdemotion / relegation / reduction in rank
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