JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
訓 — instruction
- Reading
- クン・キン・おし.える・よ.む・くん.ずる
- Meaning
- instruction; Japanese character reading; explanation; read
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
訓 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is クン・キン・おし.える・よ.む・くん.ずる and it means instruction; Japanese character reading; explanation; read. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
訓 appears in everyday japanese words such as 訓 (native Japanese reading of a Chinese character), 教訓 (lesson) and 訓練 (practice).
Japanese words containing 訓
Frequently asked questions
What does 訓 mean in Japanese?
訓 means instruction; Japanese character reading; explanation; read in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 訓 read?
訓 is read クン・キン・おし.える・よ.む・くん.ずる. Reading it inside real words — 訓 and 教訓 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 訓 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 訓 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 訓 in a word?
A common word containing 訓 is 訓 (くん) — "native Japanese reading of a Chinese character". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 訓 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 訓 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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