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唐宋音 (tousouon) Japanese meaning: Tang-Song reading | Kotomora
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あん
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です
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The Tang-Song reading of 行 in 行灯 is 'an'.
Tang-Song readings are often found in Zen Buddhist terminology.
Related words 唐とう 音おん 唐音 is a broader term for Tang-era Chinese readings, while 唐宋音 specifically includes Song dynasty and later influences.
呉ご 音おん 呉音 (go-on) is an earlier layer of Sino-Japanese readings, primarily from the Wu region, used in many common words.
漢かん 音おん 漢音 (kan-on) is the standard reading layer based on Tang dynasty Chang'an pronunciation, often used in formal contexts.
Etymology Compound of 唐 (Tang dynasty) + 宋 (Song dynasty) + 音 (sound, reading). Refers to the layer of Sino-Japanese readings introduced during and after these periods.
