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On'yomi
シュン
SHUN
Kun'yomi
またた.く・まじろ.ぐ
matataku / majirogu

wink · blink · twinkle

Details

Strokes18
Frequency#1265
Radicaleye(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes18

Component Breakdown

=

eye + 舜

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of eye and phonetic. Moment of blinking.

Symbolism

Moment, blink, instant. Represents short time.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

瞬く間に

またたくまに

In the blink of an eye; In an extremely short time

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 瞬 mean in Japanese?

瞬 means wink, blink, twinkle.

How do you read 瞬?

On'yomi: シュン (SHUN). Kun'yomi: またた.く、まじろ.ぐ (matataku, majirogu).

How many strokes does 瞬 have?

瞬 has 18 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).

Is 瞬 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 瞬 (wink, blink, twinkle) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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