Japanese Kanji

shun

wrinkles · cracking · creases

Extended kanji · 12 strokes

Readings

  • ONシュンshun
  • KUNひびhibi
  • KUNしわshiwa

Meaning

Wrinkles, cracking, creases.

Stroke order for 皴

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

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