
KANJI
懇
cordial
earnest, solicitously, kind, implore
Kun'yomi
ねんごろ
On'yomi
こん
Example sentences
先生は生徒たちに懇切丁寧に指導した。
The teacher instructed the students with thorough kindness.
彼は何とか助けてほしいと、私に必死で懇願した。
He earnestly pleaded with me, desperately wanting help.
長い付き合いの中で、私たちは互いに懇意な関係を築いた。
Through our long association, we built a cordial relationship with each other.
Practice exercises
1
懇願
entreaty, earnest request, pleading
Answer
こんがん
2
懇談
friendly talk, informal discussion
Answer
こんだん
3
懇
Answer
こん
4
懇
Answer
cordialsincereearnestkind
5
懇意
intimacy, friendship
Answer
こんい
6
懇ろ
cordial, kind, intimate
Answer
ねんごろ