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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of river and head. Head flowing like river.
Symbolism
Order, smooth, obedient. Represents following order.
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Component Breakdown
river + head
Words & Expressions
Words written with 順
Four-Character Compounds
順風満帆
じゅんぷうまんぱん
smooth sailing
一路順風
いちろじゅんぷう
sailing before the wind; everything is going well
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 順 mean in Japanese?
順 means obey, order, turn, right, docility, occasion.
How do you read 順?
On'yomi: ジュン (JUN).
How many strokes does 順 have?
順 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 頁 (page).
Is 順 a good kanji for a tattoo?
順 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means obey, order, turn, right, docility, occasion. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.