What is the difference ...
between ateji and gikun.
to take for example:
煙草（たばこ）gikun
珈琲（コーヒー）ateji
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gikun is derived from its meaning.
ateji is derived from its pronunciation.
煙草（cigarette）煙=smoke,草=grass/plant
珈琲(coffee)珈=ka,琲=hi
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