Off Topic - Kanji

[Justin Grant]

I realize this is not directly related to the translation of Mei, but I have a question in terms of translation or reading Kanji that I am hoping some of you can help me with.

 

Is there a rule (grammar) when you use the Chinese Reading of a kanji (on'yomi) and when you use the Japanese Reading of a kanji (kun'yomi)? I know names are also a completely different thing all together, but I am stuck!

 

Thanks

Justin

[outlier48]

Hi Justin - take a look at this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanji#When ... ch_reading

 

Hopefully some of the board members with vast experience will have a more succinct answer!

 

Charlie Brashear