Kanji Detail of 先
先
| Level: | N5 Mid |
| Strokes: | 6 |
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The kanji 先 primarily conveys the idea of "before," "ahead," "previous," or "future." It indicates something that comes earlier in time, position, or sequence. It can also imply priority or precedence.
・On-yomi (音読み): セン ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): さき
⚫︎ 先生 (せんせい) Translation: Teacher; (literally, "one who came before," referring to someone with more experience or knowledge) ⚫︎ 先月 (せんげつ) Translation: Last month; (literally, "the month before") ⚫︎ 先週 (せんしゅう) Translation: Last week; (literally, "the week before")
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The kanji 先 is a pictograph. It depicts a person's foot, specifically showing the foot's toes pointing forward. This represents the concept of "leading" or "going ahead." Over time, the form evolved from the original picture of a foot to its present shape. The upper part of the character (originally representing the foot) points forward, signaling the concept of "before" or "ahead".