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On'yomi
シュン
SHUN
Kun'yomi
けわ.しい・たか.い
kewashii / takai

high · steep

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Strokes10
Frequency#1997
Radicalmountain(3)

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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mountain + 夋

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of mountain and phonetic. Steep mountain.

Symbolism

Stern, steep, severe. Represents steepness.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Aiming high

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

峻厳たる態度

しゅんげんたるたいど

A stern and uncompromising attitude

A rigorous stance that allows no compromise

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 峻 mean in Japanese?

峻 means high, steep.

How do you read 峻?

On'yomi: シュン (SHUN). Kun'yomi: けわ.しい、たか.い (kewashii, takai).

How many strokes does 峻 have?

峻 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 山 (mountain).

Is 峻 a good kanji for a tattoo?

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

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