Japanese Kanji

shun

to doze · to nap · to nod

Extended kanji · 9 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュンshun

Meaning

To doze, to nap, to nod.

盹 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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