言霊
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言霊
Kanji in this Word
言
7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
say
word
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
とき
霊
15 strokes
Frequency: 1458
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
spirits
soul
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レイ
リョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たま
魂
14 strokes
Frequency: 1748
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
soul
spirit
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たましい
たま
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