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Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
尹 + mouth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of govern and mouth. One who governs.
Symbolism
Monarch, gentleman, you. Represents respected person.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
君子豹変
くんしひょうへん
the wise readily adapt themselves to changed circumstances; the wise are quick to acknowledge their mistakes and correct them; the wise make no scruple in suddenly changing their demeanor; the wise readily adapt themselves to changed circumstances
忠君愛国
ちゅうくんあいこく
loyalty and patriotism; loyalty and patriotism
聖人君子
せいじんくんし
person of lofty virtue; man of noble character; perfect person; person of lofty virtue
Proverbs & Idioms
君子危うきに近寄らず
くんしあやうきにちかよらず
A wise man stays away from danger
The prudent avoid risky situations
Poetry
君がため 春の野に出でて 若菜つむ わが衣手に 雪はふりつつ
Poem #15 from Hyakunin Isshu
君がため 惜しからざりし 命さへ 長くもがなと 思ひけるかな
Poem #50 from Hyakunin Isshu
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 君 mean in Japanese?
君 means mister, you, ruler, male name suffix.
How do you read 君?
On'yomi: クン (KUN). Kun'yomi: きみ、-ぎみ (kimi, gimi).
How many strokes does 君 have?
君 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 君 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 君 (mister, you, ruler, male name suffix) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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