尊
Mnemonic
A bull with towering horns guards a bottle of wine of perfect measurement—an ancient offering so sacred that all who enter the temple bow before it. This precise, flawless gift is revered above all others, for its proportions honor the gods themselves.
Additional thoughts
Picture the horns on top, the bottle of wine in the middle, and the measurement unit at the bottom—stacked like a ritual offering. The exactness of the measurement is what makes the offering worthy of reverence.Quick recall
A bull's horns guard a bottle of wine of perfect measurement, an offering so sacred it is revered by all.Details
The keyword for 尊 is revered. This kanji conveys a deep sense of respect, honor, and veneration directed toward someone or something of high status or worth. It carries the meaning of treating something as precious, noble, or exalted, and is often used in contexts relating to dignity, esteem, and the act of looking up to others with profound admiration. It can also function as an honorific term when addressing someone of elevated standing.
- On'yomi
- そん
- Kun'yomi
- たっと.い、とうと.い、たっと.ぶ、とうと.ぶ