鮮
鮮
17 strokes
Frequency: 355
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
fresh
vivid
clear
brilliant
Korea
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あざ.やか
Common Words
1
vivid; bright; brilliant; clear; fresh; vibrant
Examples
月は鮮やかに輝いていた。
The moon was shining brightly.
2
skillful; skilful; adroit; brilliant (performance, goal, etc.); splendid; superb; magnificent; fine
1
vivid; clear; distinct
Examples
原稿とコピーは容易に見分けがつく。前者は後者よりもずっと鮮明だからである。
The original and the copy are easily distinguished since the one is much more vivid than the other.
1
vivid; striking
Examples
空と山の対比が鮮烈だ。
The contrast between the sky and the mountain is striking.
1
Korea
Examples
朝鮮は国際原子力委員会の査察を受け入れた。
Korea allowed an inspection by the IAEA.
1
(degree of) freshness
Examples
このイカは鮮度が落ちはじめた。
This cuttlefish has started to lose its freshness.
1
North Korea
Examples
今日のトピックは「北朝鮮による日本人拉致問題」です。
Today's topic is "the problem of Japanese people abducted by North Korea".
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