勲
勲·meritorious deed, merit
- On-yomi
- くん
- Kun-yomi
- いさお
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 勲章 | くんしょう | decoration, medal |
| 殊勲 | しゅくん | distinguished service, match-winning feat |
| 叙勲 | じょくん | conferring of a decoration |
| 勲功 | くんこう | meritorious deed |
Example sentences
長年の功績で勲章を授けられた。
ながねんのこうせきでくんしょうをさずけられた。
He was awarded a medal for many years of service.
彼の逆転ゴールが殊勲となった。
かれのぎゃくてんゴールがしゅくんとなった。
His come-from-behind goal was the decisive contribution.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- 勲章 is くんしょう, not くんそう.
- 殊勲 is しゅくん — often used in sports for the player who won the game.
Memory aid
Picture it
力 (strength) added to 熏 (smoke rising): deeds whose merit rises visibly for everyone to see.
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