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訓
訓 (readings: くん, おし; Japanese kanji) means “instruction / kun reading”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 訓練 (training).
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漢字の訓読みを習う。
かんじのくんよみをならう。I learn the kun reading of kanji.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 訓 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | instruction / kun reading |
| Readings | くん, おし |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 訓練 (training) |
How to read 訓
訓 is read くん or おし depending on the word.
Words with 訓
- 訓練huấn luyện
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Updated: 2026-08-09