JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
旬 — decameron
- Reading
- ジュン・シュン
- Meaning
- decameron; ten-day period; season
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
旬 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジュン・シュン and it means decameron; ten-day period; season. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
旬 appears in everyday japanese words such as 上旬 (first 10 days of month), 下旬 (last ten days of the month) and 中旬 (second third of a month).
Japanese words containing 旬
Frequently asked questions
What does 旬 mean in Japanese?
旬 means decameron; ten-day period; season in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 旬 read?
旬 is read ジュン・シュン. Reading it inside real words — 上旬 and 下旬 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 旬 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 旬 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 旬 in a word?
A common word containing 旬 is 上旬 (じょうじゅん) — "first 10 days of month". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 旬 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 旬 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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