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Shun 春 – Japanese unisex given name
Shun (春) is read しゅん and has 2 syllables. It is used for both boys and girls. Written as 春, the characters mean: springtime. This reading can be written with at least 8 different kanji combinations (the 6 most common are shown below), with 8 to 18 strokes in total.
About the name Shun
Shun (駿 or 俊) means swift or talented. 駿 is a fast horse.
How to write Shun in Japanese
| Kanji | Reading | Literal meaning | Strokes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 春 | しゅん | springtime | 9 |
| 昇 | しゅん | rise up | 8 |
| 俊 | しゅん | sagacious | 9 |
| 瞬 | しゅん | wink | 18 |
| 駿 | しゅん | a good horse | 17 |
| 峻 | しゅん | high | 10 |
Meanings are literal translations of each kanji. Names are often chosen for sound, so the intended meaning can differ.
The kanji in Shun
Shun in different scripts
| Romaji | Shun |
|---|---|
| Hiragana | しゅん |
| Katakana | シュン |
| Kanji (most common) | 春 |
Full name examples
- Shun Yuki (Japanese order: 結城春, ゆうき しゅん)
- Shun Kono (Japanese order: 河野春, こうの しゅん)
- Shun Maki (Japanese order: 牧春, まき しゅん)
How to pronounce Shun
Break it into 1 parts: shun. 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 しゅん.
Questions about Shun
What does Shun mean in Japanese?
Shun has no single fixed meaning: it depends on the kanji. The most common spelling, 春, combines these meanings: springtime. Other spellings include 昇 (rise up), 俊 (sagacious), 瞬 (wink).
How do you write Shun in kanji?
The most common way is 春 (しゅん). It can also be written 昇, 俊, 瞬, 駿, 峻.
How do you write Shun in katakana?
Shun is シュン in katakana and しゅん in hiragana.
Is Shun a boy or girl name?
Shun is used for both boys and girls.
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Other names that use 春
春: springtime, spring
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