Japanese Kanji

jun

bamboo shoot

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONジュンjun
  • ONシュンshun
  • ONインin
  • KUNたけのこtakenoko
  • KUNたかんなtakanna

Meaning

Bamboo shoot.

Stroke order for 筍

筍 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 12 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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