寧
Kanji · N1
寧 / rather
Kanji for rather, preferably, or peaceful.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ネイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | むし.ろ | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
寧 carries the meaning rather, preferably, or peaceful.
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Common compounds with 寧
寧ろむしろrather / better / instead
丁寧ていねいpolite / courteous / civil
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