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Jun 六月 – Japanese girl given name
Jun (六月) is read じゅん and has 2 syllables. It is mostly used for girls. Written as 六月, the characters mean: six + month. This reading can be written with at least 20 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 28 strokes in total.
About the name Jun
Jun is 純, pure, or 潤, moist and rich. It is short and works for both sexes.
How to write Jun in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 六月 | じゅん | six + month | 8 |
| 素直 | じゅん | elementary + straightaway | 18 |
| 樹雲 | じゅうん | timber + cloud | 28 |
| 水無月 | じゅん | water + nothingness + month | 20 |
| 準 | じゅん | semi- | 13 |
| 若 | じゅん | young | 8 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Jun
Jun in different scripts
| Romaji | Jun |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | じゅん |
| Katakana | ジュン |
| Kanji (most common) | 六月 |
Full name examples
- Jun Yuki (Japanese order: 結城六月, ゆうき じゅん)
- Jun Kono (Japanese order: 河野六月, こうの じゅん)
- Jun Maki (Japanese order: 牧六月, まき じゅん)
How to pronounce Jun
Break it into 1 parts: jun. Japanese has no stressed syllables like English, so say each part with the same length and the same weight. The 2 sound units are written じゅん.
Questions about Jun
What does Jun mean in Japanese?
Jun has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 六月, combines these meanings: six + month. Other spellings include 素直 (elementary + straightaway), 樹雲 (timber + cloud), 水無月 (water + nothingness + month).
How do you write Jun in kanji?
The most common way is 六月 (じゅん). It can also be written 素直, 樹雲, 水無月, 準, 若.
How do you write Jun in katakana?
Jun is ジュン in katakana and じゅん in hiragana.
Is Jun a boy or girl name?
Jun is mostly used for girls.
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