巡
patrol · go around · circumference
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
walk + 巛
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of advance and river. Advancing along river.
Symbolism
Patrol, pilgrimage, circulate. Represents going around.
Words & Expressions
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; being in doubt and unable to decide
遅疑逡巡
ちぎしゅんじゅん
shilly-shally; hesitation; indecision; shilly-shally
躊躇逡巡
ちゅうちょしゅんじゅん
hesitation and vacillation; hesitation and vacillation
Proverbs & Idioms
巡り合わせ
めぐりあわせ
Fateful encounter
A chance meeting brought by fate
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?
Yes. 巡 (patrol, go around, circumference) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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