native Japanese reading of a Chinese character; kun'yomi
Refers to the Japanese reading assigned to a kanji, as opposed to the Chinese-derived on'yomi. Common in discussions of Japanese writing and language learning.
この漢字の訓は「やま」です。
The kun'yomi of this kanji is 'yama'.
訓と音の違いを説明してください。
Please explain the difference between kun'yomi and on'yomi.
Used for moral or practical teachings, often in compound words like 処世訓 (lessons for living) or 家訓 (family precepts). As a standalone noun it is somewhat formal or literary.
See also: 処世訓 (しょせいくん)
祖父の訓を今でも大切にしている。
I still cherish my grandfather's teachings.
この本には人生の訓がたくさん書かれている。
This book contains many lessons for life.
This kanji is read as "yama" in its kun'yomi.
I have lived my life abiding by my father's precepts.
kun reading; native Japanese reading of a Chinese character
family precepts; family motto; household rules
instruction; direction; briefing
response instructions; reply instructions
moral discourse; instructive talk; exemplum
kun'yomi reading of a kanji · reading kanbun in Japanese
admonition; warning; reprimand · admonitory lesson; warning maxim; phrase teaching what not to do
directive; instructions; order
school precepts; school motto
using kanji phonetically for native words
marginal notes; glosses written beside text
private orders; secret instructions
strict instruction; stern teaching
ancient precepts; old teachings · old reading; traditional kun-reading
kun homophone
instruction; teaching; precept
Japanese reading of a kanji; kun'yomi
teacher's instruction; teaching of a master
kind counsel; mother's advice
Kana spelling is common in everyday writing, especially when the intended meaning is clear from context.