Nihongo

Kanji Detail of 爾

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Basic Meaning

The kanji primarily conveys the meaning of "you" or "thou," specifically in the second person. It's often used in classical Japanese and can imply a sense of respect, intimacy, or even distance depending on the context. It represents the person being addressed. It can also mean "thus," "then," or "like this," but these usages are less common.

Readings

・On-yomi (音読み): (ji) ・Kun-yomi (訓読み): None, but it is often used as a pronoun for "you."

Usage Examples

⚫︎ 爾今 (じこん) Translation: From now on ⚫︎ 爾後 (じご) Translation: Thereafter, afterwards ⚫︎ 爾の如く (しかのごとく) Translation: Like this; in this manner

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