鮮
- Kanji
- 鮮
- Level
- N1
- Meaning
- fresh, vivid
- On'yomi
- セン
- Kun'yomi
- あざ.やか
- Strokes
- 17
- Common compounds
新鮮 (しんせん) fresh; 鮮明 (せんめい) clear, distinct; 朝鮮 (ちょうせん) Korea
- Memory hook
This kanji combines fish (魚) and sheep (羊). Fish and sheep are both food sources that are best eaten fresh and have vivid flavors.