Japanese Kanji

shun

follow

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュンshun
  • KUNあまね.しamane
  • KUNしたが.うshitaga

Meaning

Follow.

狥 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 9 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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