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On'yomi
クン
KUN
Kun'yomi
いさお
isao

meritorious deed · merit

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Frequency#1513
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Component Breakdown

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動 + fire

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of move and fire. Merit moving like fire.

Symbolism

Medal, distinguished service, honor. Represents merit.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

位階勲等

いかいくんとう

court rank and honors; court rank and honours; court rank and honors

叙位叙勲

じょいじょくん

conferment of Court ranks and decorations; conferment of Court ranks and decorations

Proverbs & Idioms

勲功を立てる

くんこうをたてる

To achieve distinguished service

To accomplish meritorious deeds