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泉
泉 (readings: せん, いずみ; Japanese kanji) means “spring (of water)”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 温泉 (hot spring).
What does 泉 mean?
| Kanji | 泉 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | spring (of water) |
| Readings | せん, いずみ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 泉
泉 is read せん or いずみ depending on the word.
Example words with 泉
| Example | 温泉 (hot spring) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14