遵
abide by, follow, obey, learn
Readings
On'yomi
- ジュン
Kun'yomi
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Meaning
遵 centers on acting in accordance with something: following rules, obeying instructions, or learning by adhering to a model.
Most common words using 遵
- 遵守じゅんしゅ
observance (of laws, rules, etc.); adherence; obeying; following; abiding by; compliance
- 遵法じゅんぽう
law observance; obeying the law
- 法令遵守ほうれいじゅんしゅ
compliance (with laws and regulations); regulatory compliance
- 遵奉じゅんぽう
obeying; observing; following
- 遵奉者じゅんぽうしゃ
conformist
- 遵法精神じゅんぽうせいしん
law-abiding spirit; feeling of respect for the law
- 遵行じゅんこう
obedience; observance; adherence
Study
Etymology
遵 combines 辶 (movement) with 尊, which likely contributes the sound and the idea of respecting or honoring, suggesting movement that follows a respected path.
Meaning mnemonic
The movement radical 辶 wraps around 尊 (respect). Picture walking along a path while respecting the rules, following them obediently.
Reading mnemonic
For ジュン, imagine a junior (ジュン) employee learning to follow the rules: junior -> ジュン, and the junior obeys the senior's instructions.