隼

Etymology

Composed of bird and ten. Ten bird.

Symbolism

Falcon, hayabusa, bird of prey. Represents falcon.

What does 隼 mean in Japanese?

隼 means falcon.

How do you read 隼?

On'yomi: シュン、ジュン (SHUN, JUN). Kun'yomi: はやぶさ (hayabusa).

How many strokes does 隼 have?

隼 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 隹 (short-tailed bird).

Is 隼 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 隼 (falcon) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.