Japanese symbol for “specialty”
専門
せんもん
Romaji: senmon
speciality; specialty; special subject of study; area of expertise
In Japanese, specialty is 専門, read せんもん (senmon).
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 speciality; specialty; special subject of study; area of expertise; (one's) field; (one's) major
- n sole interest; single focus; concentrating exclusively on; doing exclusively; sticking to
Written forms: 専門、專門、専問、專問. Readings: せんもん.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “specialty”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 名物 | めいぶつ meibutsu | famous product; special product; speciality |
| 専業 | せんぎょう sengyou | special occupation; principal occupation; specialty |
| 売り物 | うりもの urimono | main attraction; specialty; selling point |
| お株 | おかぶ okabu | one's forte; strong point; specialty |
| 専門性 | せんもんせい senmonsei | specialization; specialty; speciality |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 専用 | せんよう sen'you | (one's) exclusive use; private use; personal use |
| 専攻 | せんこう senkou | major subject; special study |
| 専務 | せんむ senmu | special duty; being in sole charge of a duty |
| 専念 | せんねん sennen | absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to) |
| 専業 | せんぎょう sengyou | special occupation; principal occupation; specialty |
| 部門 | ぶもん bumon | division (of a larger group); branch; field |
| 入門 | にゅうもん nyuumon | becoming a pupil (of); becoming a disciple; entering an institution |
| 名門 | めいもん meimon | distinguished family; famous family; noble family |
See also: Chinese symbol for “specialty”.
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