1. reading assigned to a kanji compound whose constituent characters are related to the word's meaning but not its pronunciation; kanji compound reading that has no correspondence to the readings of the constituent characters
1. to teach; to instruct
2. to tell; to inform
3. to preach
1. outstanding; excellent
1. training; drill
1. teaching; instruction
1. decoration; order
1. daughter of a person of high rank (esp. eldest daughter)
1. kun reading; kun'yomi
1. distinguished services; meritorious deeds
