Kanji: 栓 (Plug/Stopper)
The kanji 栓 means "plug," "stopper," "cork," or "tap." It represents an object used to close an opening or control the flow of a liquid or gas.
Key Reading:
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): セン (sen)
Common Words & Usage:
栓 (sen) - Noun. A plug, stopper, or tap (e.g., a bottle cork or a faucet).
消火栓 (shōkasen) - Noun. Fire hydrant (literally, "fire-extinguishing plug").
栓抜き (sennuki) - Noun. Bottle opener (literally, "plug-puller").
血栓 (kessen) - Noun. Blood clot (literally, "blood plug").
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 彼はビールの栓を抜いて、グラスに注いだ。
Romaji: Kare wa bīru no sen o nuite, gurasu ni tsoida.
English: He pulled the stopper from the beer bottle and poured it into a glass.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 栓 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.