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宣
宣 (readings: せん; Japanese kanji) means “to proclaim / to declare”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 宣言 (declaration).
What does 宣 mean?
| Kanji | 宣 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to proclaim / to declare |
| Readings | せん |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 宣
宣 is read せん depending on the word.
Example words with 宣
| Example | 宣言 (declaration) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14