# 宣 — Proclaim

Frequency rank 1037 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 釈 (Explanation), less common than 排 (Emit).

- On’yomi: せん
- Kun’yomi: —
- Radical: 宀 Roof (Kangxi 40)
- Frequency path: Level VIII of XX

Under a roof on top, the sun shines below -- the sun speaking boldly under a roof to proclaim its message to all inside.

In words:

- 宣伝 せんでん — propaganda,publicity
- 宣教 せんきょう — religious mission
- 宣言 せんげん — declaration;proclamation;announcement

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