言 — say; word
言 means “say; word”. It is a JLPT N5 kanji written with 7 strokes. On'yomi: ゲン (gen), ゴン (gon). Kun'yomi: い(う) (iu), こと (koto). You'll see it in words such as 言う (iu, “to say”).
言
- Meaning
- say; word
- On'yomi
- ゲン (gen), ゴン (gon)
- Kun'yomi
- い(う) (iu), こと (koto)
- Strokes
- 7
- Level
- JLPT N5 · set Verbs
How to remember 言
Words stacking up in lines above a mouth (口): say.
Parts: 亠 lid · 口 mouth; box
Words with 言
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 言う | いう iu kun | to say |
Example sentences
- もういちど言ってください。
Please say it again.