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宣 - Proclaim
Under a roof, the emperor would Proclaim his decrees across the land in a voice that could Span the entire court—just like the ancient Chinese practice of 宣布 (senpu), meaning 'to announce widely.' The wide span of sound spreading from beneath the roof makes the proclamation unforgettable.
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宣 - Proclaim
Index #1059
Grade 6
9 strokes
JLPT Level: N1
Readings: セン
Kanji Primes
Compound Kanji

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せんでん 宣伝
publicity, advertisement
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