N5
言 meaning and readings
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Kanji
言
N5
- Meaning
- words, speak
- Onyomi
- ゲン、ゴン
- Kunyomi
- い(う)、こと
- Formula
- 言 = ニ + ニ + 口。
Story
言 shows ニ+ニ) and 口 together, and means 'words, speak'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N5.
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