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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and wrap. Ten days.
Symbolism
Season, time, period. Represents best time.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Start of the day
Component Breakdown
旬=
勹日
勹 + sun
Words & Expressions
Words written with 旬
下旬げじゅんlast third of a month
上旬じょうじゅんfirst third of a month
中旬ちゅうじゅんmiddle ten days of a month
Proverbs & Idioms
旬を逃すな
しゅんをのがすな
Don't miss the peak season
Catch things at their best moment
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 旬 mean in Japanese?
旬 means decameron, ten-day period, season (for specific products).
How do you read 旬?
On'yomi: ジュン、シュン (JUN, SHUN).
How many strokes does 旬 have?
旬 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 旬 a good kanji for a tattoo?
旬 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means decameron, ten-day period, season (for specific products). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.