尊
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尊
1
Noun, used as a suffix; Common noun; After the name of a god or a noble
Lord; Highness
2
Archaic; Derogatory; Pronoun
you
Kanji in this Word
尊
12 strokes
Frequency: 1181
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
revered
valuable
precious
noble
exalted
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たっと.い
とうと.い
たっと.ぶ
とうと.ぶ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
さだ
たか
たけ
みこと
命
8 strokes
Frequency: 465
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
fate
command
decree
destiny
life
appoint
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メイ
ミョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いのち
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