Admonition - Kangen

Japanese: 諫言 - かんげん

〘noun〙① To point out the shortcomings or mistakes of a superior and give advice. To admonish; also, the words used. ※Taiheiki (late 14th century) vol. 5 "Even so, could _{a generation of} people be _forgiven _{_{for not}} offering _words of admonishment ?" [Hokushushu - Hikei] ② To reprimand; to give a stern warning. ※ Taiheiki (late 14th century) vol. 22 "More than 3,000 soldiers, encouraged by the general's admonitions, surrounded the enemy with 16 horsemen in the middle."

Isamegoto [remonstrations]

〘 noun 〙 (formerly called "isamekoto") something that is forbidden; forbidden words; prohibition ; admonition . ※Shoki (720), May 1st year of the Yomei era (instructions from the Tosho-ryo school ) "The prince then followed the admonition and did not stop."

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Japanese:

〘名〙① 目上の人の欠点や過失を指摘して忠告すること。諫(いさ)めること。また、その言葉。※太平記（１４Ｃ後）五「雖_レ不_レ献_二諫言(カンケン)_一世人豈其無_レ罪許哉」〔北周書‐憑景〕② いましめること。きびしく注意すること。※太平記（１４Ｃ後）二二「三千余騎の兵共、大将の諫言(カンゲン)に力を得て、十六騎の敵を真中にをっ取り籠め」