N2
尊 meaning and readings
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Kanji
尊
N2
- Meaning
- respect, cherish
- Onyomi
- ソン
- Kunyomi
- たっと(い)、とうと(い)、たっと(ぶ)、とうと(ぶ)
- Formula
- 尊 = 丷 + 酉 + 寸。
Story
尊 shows 丷+酉 and 寸 together, and means 'respect, cherish'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
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