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Kotomora

循

sequential, follow

JLPTN1StatusJōyō · secondary schoolFrequencyTop 2,000Strokes12

Readings

On'yomi

  • ジュン

Kun'yomi

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Meaning

循 centers on moving or acting in a set order: following a sequence, proceeding step by step, or adhering to a prescribed path.

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Etymology

循 combines 彳 (movement) with 盾 (shield), which likely contributes the sound and the idea of following a protective or orderly path.

Meaning mnemonic

The left side 彳 suggests walking, and the right side 盾 looks like a shield. Imagine a soldier following a shield wall in a strict sequence, step by step.

Reading mnemonic

For ジュン, picture following a path in June: June -> ジュン, and you walk sequentially through the summer month.