聖典
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 聖典
1
sacred scripture; sacred book; holy book; holy writings
2
writings of a sage
Kanji in this Word
聖
13 strokes
Frequency: 1165
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
holy
saint
sage
master
priest
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひじり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
きよ
さと
さとし
せ
たか
ただ
ひろ
まさ
み
典
8 strokes
Frequency: 1055
JLPT N1
Grade 4
Meanings
code
ceremony
law
rule
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テン
デン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふみ
のり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
すけ
つね
の
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