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On'yomi
クン・キン
KUN / KIN
Kun'yomi
おし.える・よ.む・くん.ずる
oshieru / yomu / kunzuru

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Details

Strokes10
Frequency#1134
Radicalspeech(7)

Stroke Order

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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speech + river

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

Words & Expressions

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

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?

Yes. 訓 (instruction, Japanese character reading, explanation, read) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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