JLPT N1 • KANJI

self-restraint

Practice Question

🎉 Explanation

English Explanation

克己 (こっき) uses the On'yomi readings 克 (こく) and 己 (き). The 'k' sound of 克 assimilates into the following 'k' of 己, forming a sokuon (っ). Incorrect readings often miss this sound change or use incorrect readings like かつき. It means self-restraint and self-control, particularly in overcoming one's own desires or weaknesses.

日本語解説

克己(こっき)は克(こく)と己(き)の音読みが結合し、音が促音化して「こっき」となります。促音(っ)を省略した「こくき」や、克を訓読みの「かつ」とする誤読が多いです。自分の欲望や弱点に打ち勝つ、克制することを意味します。

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