Translation and Meaning of: 千 - sen
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 千 (sen) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: sen
Kana: せん
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: (num) 1000; thousand; thousand
Meaning in English: (num) 1 000;thousand
Definition: Unit that represents 1000 in Japanese numbers
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (千) sen
The Japanese word 千 (sen) means "thousand" in English. It is composed of a single kanji character, which represents the number 1000 in Japanese. The etymology of the word goes back to the Chinese numbering system, which was adopted by the Japanese in the 7th century. The kanji character 千 is a simplification of the corresponding Chinese character, which had a more complex form. The word sen is used in many everyday situations in Japan, such as counting money, measuring distances and indicating quantities.How to Write in Japanese - (千) sen
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Synonyms and Similar - (千) sen
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
千; せん; sen
Words containing: 千
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Words with the same pronunciation: せん sen
Example Sentences - (千) sen
Below are some example sentences:
千里の道も一歩から
Senri no michi mo ippo kara
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
From the journey of a thousand miles per inch
- 千里 - It means "mil milhas", it is a unit of distance measurement in the Japanese metric system.
- の - particle indicating possession or relationship between two things.
- 道 - It means "path" or "road".
- も - Acronym that indicates inclusion or addition.
- 一歩 - It means "a step".
- から - particle that indicates starting point or cause.
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "(num) 1000; thousand; thousand" é "(千) sen". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.