線
- Kanji
- 線
- Level
- N3
- Meaning
- line, track
- On'yomi
- セン
- Strokes
- 15
- Common compounds
直線 (ちょくせん) straight line; 路線 (ろせん) route, line (bus, train); 電線 (でんせん) electric wire
- Memory hook
This kanji combines silk (糸) with a clear spring (泉, phonetic component). Silk threads are like fine, clear lines.