Kanji 訓: instruction, Japanese character reading, explanation, read
Key takeaways
Kanji 訓: instruction, Japanese character reading, explanation, read. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 訓
instruction, Japanese character reading, explanation, read
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji depicts words (言) flowing smoothly like a river (川) to provide instruction. Imagine a teacher's explanation flowing naturally like a stream to guide a student. It is used in words like instruction (敎訓) and native Japanese reading (訓讀).
