Quick answer
御 is the kanji for "Govern / Honorable / Manipulate". A common reading is おん (on). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Govern / Honorable / Manipulate
Also : Govern · Honorable · Manipulate
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 御 represents 'HONORABLE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of honorable.
On-reading: ぎょ — remember this sound by associating it with honorable. Kun-reading: おん.
Example Sentences
お世話になった先生に御礼を申し上げました。
おせわになったせんせいにおれいをもうしあげました。
I expressed my gratitude to the teacher who had looked after me.
ご来店いただき、御礼申し上げます。
ごらいてんいただき、おんれいもうしあげます。
Thank you sincerely for visiting our store.
Vocabulary using 御
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