訓
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Base noun form. Refers to the Japanese reading of a kanji, often used in compound words like 『訓読み』 (kun'yomi, 'kun reading').
Theme
In a Japanese language study group, User and their classmate Aya are practicing kanji readings. Aya asks about a specific character's pronunciation.
訓
くん
native Japanese reading of a Chinese character
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
Think of 'kun' as the 'native' reading: 'Kun' sounds like 'native' in 'native Japanese reading' for kanji.
Cultural Note
In Japanese language education, 『訓』 (kun, 'native Japanese reading') is taught alongside 『音』 (on, 'Chinese-derived reading') to help learners understand kanji pronunciation and meaning in different contexts.
Forms
Base: 訓Base noun form. Refers to the Japanese reading of a kanji, often used in compound words like 『訓読み』 (kun'yomi, 'kun reading').