hermit

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 仙 relates to an immortal or legendary hermit and is read せん.
• Basic usage: 仙人, read せんにん, refers to such a figure in legends or stories, sometimes associated with supernatural abilities or immortality.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• A compound naming a flower
  • 水仙, read すいせん, means a daffodil.
  • 水仙を一輪生ける means arranging a single daffodil.