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Meaning of (ぜん) in Japanese

JLPT 1
Kana Reading
ぜん
Romaji
zen
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    small dining table (usu. for a single person); serving tray (with legs)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    meal; food; serving
  • Parts of speech
    counter
    Meaning
    counter for bowlfuls of rice; counter for pairs of chopsticks


Kanji in this word

16 strokes

small low table, tray

On'Yomi: ゼン, セン

Kun'Yomi: かしわ, すす.める, そな.える

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