Meaning

Primary

Going Slowly

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you go gently you're actually going slowly. You can't be gentle if you don't move slowly.

Reading

じょこう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

住宅地や学校の近くでは、徐行で運転してください。

Please drive slowly near residential districts and schools.

Kanji Composition