字じ音おん

noun

Chinese-derived reading of a kanji; on'yomi

Refers to the reading of a kanji that is derived from historical Chinese pronunciation, as opposed to native Japanese readings (kun'yomi). Used in linguistic and educational contexts.

See also: 音読み · 字訓

• 「山やま」の字じ音おんは「サン」です。

  The on'yomi of 山 is 'san'.

• 字じ音おんと字じ訓くんの違ちがいを説せつ明めいしてください。

  Please explain the difference between on'yomi and kun'yomi.