Japanese symbol for “gland”
腺
せん
Romaji: sen
gland
In Japanese, gland is 腺, read せん (sen).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, n-suf gland
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 甲状腺 | こうじょうせん koujousen | thyroid (gland) |
| 前立腺 | ぜんりつせん zenritsusen | prostate (gland) |
| 乳腺 | にゅうせん nyuusen | mammary gland; lacteal gland |
| 涙腺 | るいせん ruisen | tear gland; lacrimal gland |
| 扁桃腺 | へんとうせん hentousen | tonsil |
| 汗腺 | かんせん kansen | sweat gland |
See also: Chinese symbol for “gland”.
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