君
mister · you · ruler · male name suffix
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
尹 + mouth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of govern and mouth. One who governs.
Symbolism
Monarch, gentleman, you. Represents respected person.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Following rules
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
君子豹変
くんしひょうへん
the wise readily adapt themselves to changed circumstances; the wise are quick to acknowledge their mistakes and correct them; the wise make no scruple in suddenly changing their demeanor; the wise readily adapt themselves to changed circumstances
忠君愛国
ちゅうくんあいこく
loyalty and patriotism; loyalty and patriotism
聖人君子
せいじんくんし
person of lofty virtue; man of noble character; perfect person; person of lofty virtue
Proverbs & Idioms
君子危うきに近寄らず
くんしあやうきにちかよらず
A wise man stays away from danger
The prudent avoid risky situations
Poetry
君がため 春の野に出でて 若菜つむ わが衣手に 雪はふりつつ
Poem #15 from Hyakunin Isshu
君がため 惜しからざりし 命さへ 長くもがなと 思ひけるかな
Poem #50 from Hyakunin Isshu