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to possess; occupy; fortune telling
Kanji 1491

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Synopsis

Both the prehistoric and modern worlds have influenced 占, producing a strange brew of military behavior, money making, and the occult! Find out about scads of divination modalities. Also learn to say, "This desk takes up too much room," "The rebels have captured the broadcasting station," "Please refrain from buying up all the goods," and "Let me tell your fortune with cards."

Revision history:

Sept. 28, 2023: p. 11: Changed the sample sentence translation to "A fortune teller read my palm."

Aug. 11, 2023: Originally published.

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Cover of essay 1491 on 占 (to possess; occupy; fortune telling)
Mini Profile
JOYO ON-YOMI
セン
JOYO KUN-YOMI
し-める, うらな-う
STROKES5
RADICAL卜 (25: katakana to)
JLPTN1
HALPERN1263/1729
HENSHALL1491/1598
SPAHN2m3.2