Meaning

Primary

Spirit

Word Type

suffix

Explanation

When attached to a word, this refers to a ____ spirit. It's the same meaning as the kanji, too.

Reading

こん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This word is made up of a single kanji, but it uses the on'yomi reading, not the kun'yomi reading. Luckily, you've learned this reading already. Yay!

Context

Context Sentences

死者の霊魂に捧げる為のイラストを描いてほしいとアヤに頼みました。

I asked Aya to draw an illustration to offer to the souls of the dead.

Kanji Composition