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Kanji for Lord
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “lord”: 君、卿. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
lord
A ruler, and a warm way to address someone dear.
7 strokes On reading クン (kun) Kun reading きみ、ぎみ (kimi, gimi) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: mister, you, ruler, male name suffix
Readings used for names on Nazuke: kimi, kun
In Japan it appears in about 87 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, mostly in girls’ names.
lord
A lord or noble.
12 strokes On reading ケイ、キョウ (kei, kyou) Kun reading きみ (kimi)
Dictionary meanings: you, lord, secretary, state minister
Readings used for names on Nazuke: kyou, kei
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