Vocabulary

What does 君子 (くんし, kunshi) mean?

君子 (くんし, kunshi) means man of virtue; wise man; (true) gentleman.

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Readingくんし
Romajikunshi
Part of speechnoun
くんし
kunshi

man of virtue; wise man; (true) gentleman

  1. 1noun man of virtue; wise man; (true) gentleman
  2. 2noun person of high rank
  3. 3noun the four gentlemen (plum, chrysanthemum, orchid, and bamboo)

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