kun
Speech parts
1. kun - Noun
2. Kun - Proper noun
Meaning
kun (uncountable)
In the Japanese language, the pronunciation, or reading, of a kanji character as a native Japanese word that means what the character represents, contrasted with on.
Most kanji have two kinds of reading, called "on" and "kun".
Kun
(mythology) A Finnish Moon god.
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Phrases with the word
Examples
Addressing China’s Ambassador, His Excellency, Lu Kun, Dominica’s Prime Minister gave his complete support to the conclusion reached by China concerning Hong Kong.
After centuries of peace and growth, the Library was raided by Exar Kun, the Dark Lord of the Sith, and his Sith followers.
As Kun grew stronger and gathered his forces, the Sith unleashed the devastation of Naga Sadow's ancient battleship, the Corsair, detonating the stars of the nearby Cron Cluster in 3996 BBY.
By contrast, readings for individual characters are conventionally written in katakana for on readings, and hiragana for kun readings.
As the Jedi desperately tried to empty the Library and ship its contents offworld, Kun and his minions returned in a bid to steal the last bits of knowledge from the Jedi.
Earlier, Chinese Finance Minister Liu Kun said “targeted and phased” steps in reducing taxes and expenses would be in place to aid entities such as cutting or exempting value-added taxes.