薦

recommend

JLPT N1 16 strokes

Kun'yomi: すす.める
On'yomi: セン

薦 means "recommend". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 16 strokes. It is read すす.める in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and セン in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

薦 in example sentences

何なんかお薦すすめの本ほんない？

Nan ka osusume no hon nai?

Can you recommend a good book?
それはお薦すすめしないな。

Sore wa osusume shinai na.

I don't recommend that.
この映画えいが、超ちょうお薦すすめだよ。

Kono eiga, chou osusume da yo.

I highly recommend this movie.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 薦 mean?: 薦 means "recommend". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 薦 have?: 薦 is written in 16 strokes.
How is 薦 read?: It is read すす.める in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and セン in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 薦?: 薦 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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