Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 観音(かんのん) in Japanese

観音, 觀音
Kana Reading
かんのん
Romaji
kannon
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Kannon; Kwannon; Buddhist deity of mercy; Goddess of Mercy; Guan Yin; Avalokitesvara


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

9 strokes

sound, noise

On'Yomi: オン, イン, -ノン

Kun'Yomi: おと, ね

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JLPT 3

18 strokes

outlook, look, appearance, condition, view

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi: み.る, しめ.す

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24 strokes

outlook, look, appearance, condition, view

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi: み.る, しめ.す

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