Kanji
What does the kanji 君 mean?
君 means ruler, monarch; you, friend. On'yomi クン. Kun'yomi きみ、-ぎみ.
Quick facts| On'yomi | クン |
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| Kun'yomi | きみ、-ぎみ |
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| Strokes | 7 |
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| Main radical | 口 |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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君On'yomi クンKun'yomi きみ、-ぎみ
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework7 strokes
ruler, monarch; you, friend
Memory hook
The one who holds power and speaks with the mouth (口) — LORD, YOU (familiar).
Common words
- 君きみyou (casual, used mainly by men)
- 君主くんしゅmonarch, sovereign
- ～君～くん~ (familiar suffix, usually for a younger male)
More words with this kanji
- 諸君しょくんgentlemen, everyone (addressing a group)
