訓
instruction · Japanese character reading · explanation · read
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and river. Teaching flowing like river.
Symbolism
Training, lesson, kun reading. Represents teaching.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Reading a book
Component Breakdown
speech + river
Words & Expressions
Words written with 訓
Proverbs & Idioms
訓戒を垂れる
くんかいをたれる
To give admonition
To offer words of warning and guidance
Anime & Manga
僕のヒーローアカデミア救え!救助訓練!
Boku no Hero Academia: Sukue! Kyuujo Kunren!
A well-known work with 訓 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“explanation”
“read”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 訓 mean in Japanese?
訓 means instruction, Japanese character reading, explanation, read.
How do you read 訓?
On'yomi: クン、キン (KUN, KIN). Kun'yomi: おし.える、よ.む、くん.ずる (oshieru, yomu, kunzuru).
How many strokes does 訓 have?
訓 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 訓 a good kanji for a tattoo?
訓 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means instruction, Japanese character reading, explanation, read. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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