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せっしゅ
摂取
noun, 'suru' verb, transitive verb
1. intake (e.g. of salt); ingestion
2. absorption (e.g. of new knowledge); adoption (e.g. of foreign culture); assimilation
せつり
摂理
noun
1. laws (of nature)
2. (divine) providence  (CODE Christn MISSING!)
しょうしん
摂心
Most common form: 接心
noun, 'suru' verb
1. concentration  (Buddhist term)
2. period of intensive zazen  (see also: 坐禅)
と
摂
る
'ru' godan verb, transitive verb
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)  (see also: 取る; often written with kana only)

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The Kanji: 摂 (Setsu / Setsu)

The kanji 摂 means "to take in," "to absorb," or "to manage." It combines 扌 (hand) with 聶 (whisper), originally depicting careful handling. This character represents both physical intake and administrative control.

Common Words & Example Sentences

1. 摂取 (sesshu) - Intake

  • 栄養を摂取する。

  • "Take in nutrients."

2. 摂氏 (sesshi) - Celsius

  • 今日は摂氏30度だ。

  • "It's 30 degrees Celsius today."

3. 摂理 (setsuri) - Providence

  • これも摂理だろう。

  • "This must be providence too."

4. 摂政 (sesshō) - Regent

  • 摂政が政治を行う。

  • "The regent conducts politics."

In summary, 摂 describes controlled intake - from biological absorption (摂取) and temperature measurement (摂氏) to divine order (摂理) and political stewardship (摂政). It bridges physical and managerial domains.


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