訊
request, question, investigate
StatusJinmeiyōStrokes10
Readings
On'yomi
- ジン
- シュン
- シン
Kun'yomi
- き.く
- と.う
- たず.ねる
Meaning
訊 centers on seeking information through words: asking a question, making a request, or investigating to find out something.
Most common words using 訊
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Etymology
訊 combines 言 (speech) with 卂, which likely contributes a sound element. The character expresses questioning or investigating through spoken inquiry.
Meaning mnemonic
Words (言) fly out like swift messengers (卂) to ask questions and investigate. Picture a reporter rapidly firing questions to get the facts.
Reading mnemonic
For ジン, imagine a genie (ジン) appearing when you ask a question: your request summons the genie, and ジン is the sound of the answer.