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