N2

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N2
Meaning
solely, devotedly
Onyomi
セン
Kunyomi
もっぱ(ら)
Formula
専 = 𤰔 + 寸。

Story

専 is analyzed as a combination of 𤰔 (spindle (tool for winding thread)), 寸 (hand) and denotes solely, devotedly.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.

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