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勲
On'yomi
クン
KUN
Kun'yomi
いさお
isao
meritorious deed · merit
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of move and fire. Merit moving like fire.
Symbolism
Medal, distinguished service, honor. Represents merit.
Component Breakdown
勲=
動灬
動 + fire
Words & Expressions
Words written with 勲
勲章くんしょうdecoration
殊勲しゅくんmeritorious deeds
叙勲じょくんconferring of decorations
文化勲章ぶんかくんしょうorder of culture
Four-Character Compounds
位階勲等
いかいくんとう
court rank and honors; court rank and honours
叙位叙勲
じょいじょくん
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
Other kanji with the same meaning
“merit”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 勲 mean in Japanese?
勲 means meritorious deed, merit.
How do you read 勲?
On'yomi: クン (KUN). Kun'yomi: いさお (isao).
How many strokes does 勲 have?
勲 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 力 (power).
Is 勲 a good kanji for a tattoo?
勲 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means meritorious deed, merit. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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