俊
sagacious, genius, excellence
Readings
On'yomi
- シュン
Kun'yomi
—
Nanori
- すぐる
- とし
Meaning
俊 centers on exceptional mental ability and outstanding quality: a person of genius, sagacity, or excellence.
Most common words using 俊
- 俊しゅん
excellence; genius
- 俊彦しゅんげん
gifted man; accomplished man
- 俊敏しゅんびん
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
- 俊足しゅんそく
swiftness of foot; fast runner
- 俊英しゅんえい
excellence; genius
- 英俊えいしゅん
genius; prodigy
- 俊偉しゅんい
large and excellent
- 俊傑しゅんけつ
hero; genius
- 俊士しゅんし
genius
- 俊徳しゅんとく
great virtue
- 俊才しゅんさい
prodigy; talented person; person of exceptional talent; genius
- 俊抜しゅんばつ
uncommon; above average
- 俊秀しゅんしゅう
genius; prodigy; talented person
- 俊童しゅんどう
precocious child
- 俊豪しゅんごう
talent; man of outstanding learning and virtue
- 俊賢しゅんけん
excellent wisdom
- 俊逸しゅんいつ
excellence; genius
Study
Etymology
俊 combines 亻 (person) with 夋, which likely contributes the sound and carries a sense of excellence or prominence. The exact historical development of 夋 is uncertain.
Meaning mnemonic
A person 亻 with the 夋 component, which looks like a figure standing tall and distinguished. Picture a genius standing out from the crowd, radiating sagacity and excellence.
Reading mnemonic
For シュン, imagine a genius who always arrives soon: soon -> シュン, and their quick brilliance shows their excellence.