Kanji

御

honorable, manipulate, govern

Kanji

Grade

Grade 8

Strokes

12 strokes

Radical

彳部

On'yomi (Chinese Reading)

ギョ, ゴ

Kun'yomi (Japanese Reading)

おん-, お-, み-

Nanori (Name Reading)

お, おき, おや, のり, み, みつ

Common Readings

ギョ, ゴ, おん

Example sentences

城の防御を固める必要がある。

It is necessary to strengthen the castle's defenses.

感情を制御するのは難しい。

It is difficult to control one's emotions.

彼は馬車の御者に道を尋ねた。

He asked the coachman for directions.

急な御用で席を外しています。

He is away from his desk due to urgent business.

そんな退屈な仕事はもう御免だ。

I'm done with such a boring job.

陛下の御前で演奏する機会を得た。

I had the opportunity to perform in the presence of His Majesty.

「明日の出発は五時とする」「御意にございます」と家来は答えた。

“Departure tomorrow will be at five.” “As you command,” the retainer replied.

面談の前に、先生は親御さんへ資料を送った。

Before the meeting, the teacher sent the materials to the parent.

困ったとき、彼はいつも私の御方だ。

When I was in trouble, he was always on my side.

Example Vocabulary

御者

ぎょしゃ

coachman; driver (of a horse-drawn carriage)

御免

ごめん

apology; permission; (with 'da') being done with; no thank you

御前

ごぜん

presence (of a high-ranking person); before a noble

御意

ぎょい

Your will; as you wish; agreement with a superior

親御さん

おやごさん

someone's parent or parents, said respectfully

御方

みかた

ally; supporter; the side one supports

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