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線
線 (readings: せん; Japanese kanji) means “line”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 新幹線 (bullet train).
What does 線 mean?
| Kanji | 線 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | line |
| Readings | せん |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 線
線 is read せん depending on the word.
Example words with 線
| Example | 新幹線 (bullet train) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14