貴
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 貴
1
Honorific; Prefix
your
2
Prefix
indicates high rank or status
3
Suffix
indicates love and respect (usu. for an older person)
Kanji in this Word
貴
12 strokes
Frequency: 970
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
precious
value
prize
esteem
honor
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キ
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
きよ
ぎ
たか
たかし
よし
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