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循

On'yomi
ジュン
JUN

sequential · follow

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#1699
Radical彳step(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of go and shield. Going following shield.

Symbolism

Circulation, patrol, follow. Represents following.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Water flowing to low ground

Component Breakdown

循=
彳盾

彳 + 盾

Words & Expressions

Words written with 循

循環じゅんかんcirculation
悪循環あくじゅんかんvicious cycle
循環器じゅんかんきcirculatory organ

Four-Character Compounds

因循姑息

いんじゅんこそく

dilly-dallying and temporizing (temporising)

循環論法

じゅんかんろんぽう

Circular reasoning; A flawed argument where premise and conclusion loop

Other kanji with the same meaning

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 循 mean in Japanese?

循 means sequential, follow.

How do you read 循?

On'yomi: ジュン (JUN).

How many strokes does 循 have?

循 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 彳 (step).

Is 循 a good kanji for a tattoo?

循 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means sequential, follow. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.

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