Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

You, lord, ruler

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Kanji Story

Imagine a noble lord sitting on his throne, symbolizing power and authority. The curved line and the slanting line represent the lord's presence and command. The short vertical line represents the lord's loyal subjects addressing him with respect and honor.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '君' is moderately common in JLPT exams, particularly at the N3 level. It is important to understand its meaning and readings for both vocabulary and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 君は頭がいいですね。

  You are smart, aren't you?

  きみはあたまがいいですね。

  Kimi wa atama ga ii desu ne.

  Pronunciation

• 君の国はどこですか？

  Where is your country?

  きみのくにはどこですか？

  Kimi no kuni wa doko desu ka?

  Pronunciation

• 君が無事でいてくれればそれでいい。

  As long as you're safe, that's enough.

  きみがぶじでいてくれればそれでいい。

  Kimi ga buji de ite kurereba sore de ii.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• While commonly used in everyday conversations, '君' can also be used in formal contexts when addressing someone of lower status.
• Pay attention to the reading 'クン' when used as a suffix to indicate someone's name or title.
• Understand the nuances of using '君' in different relationships and social settings, as it can be seen as too informal or intimate in certain situations.

Usage in Japanese Names

• Given names like '君子' (Kuniko) or '君江' (Kunie) incorporate the kanji '君'. It is often used in names to convey a sense of authority or importance.