存
Kanji · N2
存 / exist
Kanji for exist, suppose, or be aware of.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ソン、ゾン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ながら.える、あ.る、たも.つ、と.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
存 carries the meaning exist, suppose, or be aware of.
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Common compounds with 存
存在するそんざいする
依存いぞんdependence / reliance
既存きそんexisting
存じるぞんじるto know / to be aware / to be acquainted
生存せいぞんexistence / being / life
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