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Strokes13
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Radical舛oppose(6)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of contrary and ice. Ancient emperor.
Symbolism
Emperor Shun, sage, ideal. Represents ideal ruler.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Morning light
Component Breakdown
舜=
爫冖舛
claw + cover + 舛
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
堯舜の治
ぎょうしゅんのち
The reign of Yao and Shun; The era of ideal governance by sage kings
Related Figures & Stories
李舜臣
Name contains 舜
Yi Sun-sin was a Korean admiral and military general known for his victories against the Japanese navy during the Imjin War in the Joseon period.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 舜 mean in Japanese?
舜 means type of morning glory, rose of Sharon, althea.
How do you read 舜?
On'yomi: シュン (SHUN).
How many strokes does 舜 have?
舜 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 舛 (oppose).
Is 舜 a good kanji for a tattoo?
舜 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means type of morning glory, rose of Sharon, althea. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.