Japanese Kanji

shun

pure · unmixed · genuine

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュンshun
  • KUNあつ.いatsu

Meaning

Pure, unmixed, genuine, honest.

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

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