問
Kanji · N4
問 / question
Kanji for question, ask, or problem.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | モン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | と.う、と.い、とん | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
問 carries the meaning question, ask, or problem.
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Common compounds with 問
検問するけんもんする
顧問こもんadviser / advisor / consultant
拷問ごうもんtorture
尋問じんもんquestioning / interrogation / examination
慰問いもんvisit to console someone / giving comfort / expressing condolences
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