Japanese Symbols

Japanese Kanji

侚

shun

fast

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュンshun
  • KUNすみ.やかsumi
  • KUNしめ.すshime
  • KUNとな.えるtona

Meaning

Fast.

侚 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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