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駿

On'yomi
シュン・スン
SHUN / SUN
Kun'yomi
すぐ.れる
sugureru

a good horse · speed · a fast person

Details

Strokes17
Frequency#1817
Radicalhorse(10)

Stroke Order

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Strokes17

Component Breakdown

駿=

horse + 夋

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of horse and phonetic. Excellent horse.

Symbolism

Fine horse, swift, fast. Represents fast horse.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Riding a horse

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

駿馬も老いては駑馬に劣る

しゅんめもおいてはどばにおとる

Even a fine horse grows old

Excellence diminishes with age

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 駿 mean in Japanese?

駿 means a good horse, speed, a fast person.

How do you read 駿?

On'yomi: シュン、スン (SHUN, SUN). Kun'yomi: すぐ.れる (sugureru).

How many strokes does 駿 have?

駿 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).

Is 駿 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 駿 (a good horse, speed, a fast person) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.