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駿

On'yomi
シュン・スン
SHUN / SUN
Kun'yomi
すぐ.れる
sugureru

a good horse · speed · a fast person

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Details

Strokes17
Frequency#1817
Radical馬horse(10)

Stroke Order

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Strokes17

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of horse and phonetic. Excellent horse.

Symbolism

Fine horse, swift, fast. Represents fast horse.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • — Riding a horse

Component Breakdown

駿=
馬夋

horse + 夋

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

駿馬も老いては駑馬に劣る

しゅんめもおいてはどばにおとる

Even a fine horse grows old

Excellence diminishes with age

Similar Kanji

験18騒18騎18駐15駒15駅14駆14騰20

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 駿 mean in Japanese?

駿 means a good horse, speed, a fast person.

How do you read 駿?

On'yomi: シュン、スン (SHUN, SUN). Kun'yomi: すぐ.れる (sugureru).

How many strokes does 駿 have?

駿 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 馬 (horse).

Is 駿 a good kanji for a tattoo?

駿 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means a good horse, speed, a fast person. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.