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Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 尊

こと
Freq #17750
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

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
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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