Quick answer
君 is the kanji for "You". The most common reading is きみ (kimi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
You
Also : Ruler · Mister
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 君 represents 'MISTER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of mister.
On-reading: くん — remember this sound by associating it with mister. Kun-reading: きみ.
Example Sentences
君の意見を聞かせてください。
きみのいけんをきかせてください。
Please let me hear your opinion.
君は将来どんな仕事をしたいですか？
きみはしょうらいどんなしごとをしたいですか？
What kind of job do you want in the future?
Vocabulary using 君
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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