旧きゅう訓くん

noun

former reading; old reading

Refers to an earlier or traditional reading of a kanji or classical Chinese text, often contrasted with a newer or revised reading.

• この漢かん字じの旧きゅう訓くんは「さとる」だが、今いまは「あきら」と読よむことが多おおい。

  The former reading of this kanji is 'satoru', but nowadays it is often read as 'akira'.

noun

ancient teachings; old lessons

Refers to teachings or precepts from ancient times, often in a Confucian or classical context. This sense is less common in modern usage.

• 彼かれは旧きゅう訓くんに従したがって日ひ々びの行おこないを正ただした。

  He corrected his daily conduct according to the ancient teachings.