巡
patrol · go around · circumference
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and river. Advancing along river.
Symbolism
Patrol, pilgrimage, circulate. Represents going around.
Component Breakdown
walk + 巛
Words & Expressions
Words written with 巡
Four-Character Compounds
狐疑逡巡
こぎしゅんじゅん
being in doubt and unable to decide; hesitation and indecision
遅疑逡巡
ちぎしゅんじゅん
shilly-shally; hesitation; indecision
躊躇逡巡
ちゅうちょしゅんじゅん
hesitation and vacillation
Proverbs & Idioms
巡り合わせ
めぐりあわせ
Fateful encounter
A chance meeting brought by fate
Other kanji with the same meaning
“go around”
“circumference”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 巡 mean in Japanese?
巡 means patrol, go around, circumference.
How do you read 巡?
On'yomi: ジュン (JUN). Kun'yomi: めぐ.る、めぐ.り (meguru, meguri).
How many strokes does 巡 have?
巡 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 巛 (river).
Is 巡 a good kanji for a tattoo?
巡 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means patrol, go around, circumference. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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