Quick answer
尊 is the kanji for "Noble". Its reading is たっと.い (tatoi). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Noble
Also : Revered · Exalted · Precious
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
12 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 尊 represents 'REVERED'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of revered.
On-reading: そん — remember this sound by associating it with revered. Kun-reading: たっと.い.
Example Sentences
人の意見を尊重することが、良いコミュニケーションの基本です。
ひとのいけんをそんちょうすることが、よいこみゅにけーしょんのきほんです。
Respecting people's opinions is the basis of good communication.
自尊心を持ちながらも、謙虚さを忘れないことが大切です。
じそんしんをもちながらも、けんきょさをわすれないことがたいせつです。
While having self-respect, it's important not to forget humility.
Vocabulary using 尊
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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