The kanji 詢 primarily conveys the meaning of "to inquire," "to ask," "to consult," or "to question." It suggests a process of seeking information, gathering opinions, or deliberating with others.

・On-yomi (音読み): ジュン (jun) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): たず-ねる (tazu-neru)

⚫︎ 世論詢問 Translation: Public opinion poll ⚫︎ 詢問会 Translation: Question-and-answer session; inquiry meeting ⚫︎ 弁護士が被告に詢問する Translation: The lawyer questions the defendant.

The kanji 詢 is a phono-semantic compound (形声文字, keisei moji). It is composed of two parts: The left side is the radical 言 (言 - go, i - meaning "speech" or "words"). This part provides the semantic element (meaning). The right side is 旬 (jun - meaning "ten days" or "period"). This part provides the phonetic element (sound). The combination suggests the act of speaking or using words to inquire or ask questions over a certain period or within a specific timeframe. The character’s construction emphasizes the significance of verbal communication in the process of seeking information.