Japanese Kanji

shun

gizzard of fowl · honest · sincere

Extended kanji · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュンshun
  • ONサイsai
  • ONスイsui

Meaning

Gizzard of fowl, honest, sincere.

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

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