N5
言 meaning and readings
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Kanji
言
N5
- Meaning
- words, words, speak
- Onyomi
- ゲン、ゴン
- Kunyomi
- い(う)、こと
- Formula
- 言 = ニ + ニ + 口。
Story
言 is analyzed as a combination of ニ+ニ (sound (sound waves)), 口 (entrance) and denotes words, words, speak.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N5.
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