What is the difference between the on-yomi and the kun-yomi??
It still confuses me alot.
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On-yomi are the Chinese readings (or as close to the Chinese readings as the Japanese language allows) and kun-yomi are the Japanese readings.
For example, 大 in Chinese is dà or dài.
The on-yomi for 大 is tai or dai
The kun-yomi for 大 is oo (as in 大きい - ookii).
Hope this helps!
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6qe3wo1Dis This video explains the differences.
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with the on- yomi the kanji can stay alone withe the kun-yomi you have to use 2 kanjis (jukugo)
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