俊
俊·outstanding, talented, excellence
- On-yomi
- シュン
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 俊敏 | しゅんびん | quick-witted, agile |
| 俊英 | しゅんえい | a person of outstanding talent |
| 俊才 | しゅんさい | great talent, prodigy |
| 俊足 | しゅんそく | fleet of foot, fast runner |
Example sentences
彼は俊敏な動きでボールを取った。
かれはしゅんびんなうごきでぼーるをとった。
He got to the ball with a quick, agile move.
若手の俊才が集まっている。
わかてのしゅんさいがあつまっている。
Talented young people are gathering here.
チームには俊足の選手が多い。
ちーむにはしゅんそくのせんしゅがおおい。
The team has many fast runners.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 俊 belongs to written praise and to given names; it does not appear in everyday speech
- Reading 俊足 as しゅんあし — it is しゅんそく
Memory aid
Picture it
亻 (person) beside 夋, a figure striding ahead: the one out in front of everyone else.
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