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kun'yomi, native Japanese reading of kanji
The reading of a kanji character based on the native Japanese word for its meaning. Contrasts with on'yomi (Chinese-derived reading).
「山」の訓読みは「やま」だ。
The kun'yomi of "山" is "yama."
送りがなが付く漢字は訓読みが多い。
Kanji with okurigana are often read with kun'yomi.
訓読みは日本語の意味に基づいた読み方だ。
Kun'yomi are readings based on the Japanese meaning of the character.
訓読み literally means "meaning reading," referring to native Japanese readings.
RELATED TERMS:
- 訓読み: kun'yomi (native Japanese reading)
- 音読み: on'yomi (Chinese-derived reading)
USAGE NOTE:
Kun'yomi are typically used when a kanji appears alone or with okurigana (送りがな). For example, 山 (yama) uses the kun'yomi, while 登山 (tozan) uses on'yomi.