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kun in Russian

kun in Russian is кун — kun means in Japanese, the way of reading a kanji character according to its native Japanese meaning, rather than its borrowed Chinese-derived sound.

kun in Russian

кун
suffix
Pronounced: kun
(anime and manga fandom) Appended to a young man's name or nickname to indicate familiarity.

What does "kun" mean?

  1. noun In Japanese, the way of reading a kanji character according to its native Japanese meaning, rather than its borrowed Chinese-derived sound.
    "The character for 'mountain' has a kun reading of 'yama' and an on reading closer to the original Chinese."
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kun in a sentence

  • The character for 'mountain' has a kun reading of 'yama' and an on reading closer to the original Chinese.
  • Beginners often struggle with knowing whether to use the kun or on reading of a kanji.

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What is "kun" in Russian?

"kun" in Russian is кун. kun means: In Japanese, the way of reading a kanji character according to its native Japanese meaning, rather than its borrowed Chinese-derived sound.

How do you pronounce кун?

"kun" in Russian is кун, pronounced "kun".

How do you use "kun" in a sentence?

Example: "The character for 'mountain' has a kun reading of 'yama' and an on reading closer to the original Chinese." In Russian, "kun" is кун.

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