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隼
On'yomi
シュン・ジュン
SHUN / JUN
Kun'yomi
はやぶさ
hayabusa
falcon
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Stroke Order
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Strokes10
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bird and ten. Ten bird.
Symbolism
Falcon, hayabusa, bird of prey. Represents falcon.
Component Breakdown
隼=
隹十
隹 + 十
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 隼 mean in Japanese?
隼 means falcon.
How do you read 隼?
On'yomi: シュン、ジュン (SHUN, JUN). Kun'yomi: はやぶさ (hayabusa).
How many strokes does 隼 have?
隼 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 隹 (short-tailed bird).
Is 隼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
隼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means falcon. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.