The kanji 詢 primarily conveys the meaning of "to inquire," "to consult," "to ask," or "to question." It often implies seeking information or advice from someone. It highlights a process of gathering information or seeking clarification.

・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. ⚫︎ 意見を詢ねる Translation: To ask for an opinion.

The kanji 詢 is a phono-semantic compound. It's composed of: ⚫︎ The phonetic component: 旬 (shun) which represents a period of ten days. The original meaning of 旬 is related to "complete cycle." ⚫︎ The semantic component: 言 (gen/gon), meaning "speech" or "words." The combination suggests the act of speaking or questioning, and seeking a complete answer or period of time related to speech. Therefore, the formation of 詢 emphasizes the action of asking for information and the completeness of the answer.