Japanese symbol for “radicalization”
先鋭化
せんえいか
Romaji: sen'eika
radicalization; radicalisation; becoming a radical
In Japanese, radicalization is 先鋭化, read せんえいか (sen'eika).
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, vs radicalization; radicalisation; becoming a radical
- n, vs intensification; aggravation; becoming acute
- n, vs sharpening (e.g. of an image); narrowing (of a peak)
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 先生 | せんせい sensei | teacher; instructor; master |
| 優先 | ゆうせん yuusen | preference; priority; precedence |
| 先輩 | せんぱい senpai | senior (at school, work, etc.); superior; elder |
| 先日 | せんじつ senjitsu | the other day; a few days ago |
| 先週 | せんしゅう senshuu | last week; the week before |
| 先月 | せんげつ sengetsu | last month |
| 鋭い | するどい surudoi | sharp (knife, claws, etc.); pointed |
| 新鋭 | しんえい shin'ei | young and energetic; up-and-coming; new and excellent |
| 文化 | ぶんか bunka | culture; civilization; civilisation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “radicalization”.
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