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君子

Reading

Kana: くんし
Romaji: kunshi
Kana
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Definition

1

man of virtue; person of high rank; wise man

Kanji

Readings: クン、 きみ、 -ぎみ
Meanings: mister, you, ruler, male name suffix
Readings: シ、 ス、 ツ、 こ、 -こ、 ね
Meanings: child, sign of the rat, 11PM-1AM, first sign of Chinese zodiac

Example Sentences

君子(くんし)豹変(ひょうへん)する。
➥A wise man changes his mind, a fool never.
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君子(くんし)(おそ)れて()()まぬ(ところ)へも愚者(ぐしゃ)突入(とつにゅう)する。
➥Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.
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君子(くんし)(あや)うきに近寄(ちかよ)らず。
➥Keep out of harm's way.
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