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Explanation जानु in your Level:

At the A1 level, you are just starting to learn body parts. You likely learned 'Ghutna' for knee. Think of 'Janu' as a special, fancy version of that word. You might see it in a yoga book. It is a masculine word. If you have two knees, you say 'Janu' (the form doesn't change much in basic sentences). Just remember it means the part of the leg that bends in the middle. Don't worry about using it in a shop; just recognize it when you see a picture of a leg in a textbook. It's like learning 'vision' instead of just 'sight'.

At the A2 level, you are beginning to describe physical activities. You might use 'Janu' when talking about basic health or yoga. For example, 'Bend your janu' (Janu ko modiye). You should notice that 'Janu' sounds very formal. If you are reading a simple story about a king, he might fall on his 'Janu' to show respect. You should also be careful not to confuse it with 'Jaanu' (darling). At this level, focus on recognizing 'Janu' in compound words like 'Janu-phalaka' (kneecap) in a diagram.

By B1, you are moving into intermediate territory where register matters. You should understand that using 'Janu' instead of 'Ghutna' changes the tone of your sentence from casual to formal or respectful. You might encounter this word in health-related articles or more traditional Hindi literature. You should be able to use it in a sentence like 'The patient has a problem in the janu-sandhi (knee joint).' You are also expected to know that 'Janu' is used in specific cultural contexts like the 'Janu Sirsasana' yoga pose.

At the B2 level, you should appreciate the etymological connection of 'Janu' to other Indo-European languages. You can use it fluently in technical discussions about anatomy or in a literary analysis of Hindi poetry. You understand that 'Janu' carries a certain weight and dignity. You might use it to describe a ritual: 'He touched the elder's janu as a sign of deep reverence.' You should also be aware of the Persian-influenced 'Zānu' used in ghazals and how it differs slightly in nuance from the Sanskrit 'Janu'.

At C1, you are exploring the nuances of Sanskritized Hindi (Shuddh Hindi). 'Janu' is no longer just a word for knee; it's a tool for stylistic expression. You can discuss the phonetic qualities of the word in a poem. You understand complex compound formations like 'Janu-bahu' (arms reaching to the knees, a sign of a great man in ancient descriptions). You can switch between 'Ghutna' and 'Janu' effortlessly depending on whether you are talking to a mechanic or a professor of linguistics.

At the C2 level, you have a masterly grasp of the word's history, from its Proto-Indo-European roots to its current usage in various Hindi dialects and registers. You can interpret the philosophical implications of 'Janu' in classical texts, where the knee symbolizes humility and physical foundation. You can write academic papers on Ayurvedic treatments for 'Janu-roga' (knee diseases) or translate complex English medical texts into formal Hindi using 'Janu' with perfect grammatical precision.

Practice it Examples Notes & Tips

जानु in 30 Seconds

Janu is the formal/Sanskrit Hindi word for 'knee'.
It is primarily used in yoga, medicine, and formal literature.
The common everyday word for knee is 'Ghutna'.
It is a masculine noun and sounds similar to 'Jaanu' (darling).

The Hindi word जानु (Jānu) is a sophisticated, formal, and scientifically precise term for the human knee. While the average person in a Delhi market or a Mumbai cafe would almost exclusively use the common word घुटने (Ghuṭne), the term जानु holds a prestigious place in classical literature, medical Sanskrit (Ayurveda), and the global practice of Yoga. Understanding this word is like understanding the difference between saying 'belly' and 'abdomen' in English; one is for everyday life, and the other is for professional or poetic contexts. The word is masculine in gender and descends directly from Sanskrit, sharing a common Indo-European root with the Latin genu and the English knee. In modern Hindi, you will encounter this word primarily in three specific environments: during a Yoga session when the instructor directs a specific pose, in a doctor's office or medical textbook discussing joint anatomy, or in high-register Hindi poetry where phonetic beauty is prioritized over colloquial ease.

Register: Formal / Technical / Literary
Anatomical Context: Refers specifically to the patella and the surrounding joint structure.

योग अभ्यास के दौरान अपने जानु को सीधा रखें। (Keep your knee straight during yoga practice.)

Historically, the word is pervasive in the Shastras. In the context of physical devotion or Pranam, the act of touching the knees to the ground is often described using this term. For a learner at the A2 level, while you won't need to say 'Janu' to describe a bruise you got while running, knowing it will unlock the names of many Yoga asanas, such as Janu Sirsasana (Head-to-Knee Pose). It represents the bridge between the physical body and the spiritual discipline of ancient India.

Using जानु requires a sense of the sentence's overall formality. Because it is a Tatsama word (borrowed directly from Sanskrit), it pairs best with other formal Sanskrit-derived verbs and adjectives. For instance, instead of using the common verb मोड़ना (moṛnā) for bending, a medical text might use कुंचन (kunchan). However, in a standard formal sentence, it follows the usual Hindi rules for masculine nouns ending in 'u'. It does not change its form in the oblique case as drastically as nouns ending in 'ā'.

Grammar Rule: Janu is masculine. Example: 'Mera janu' (My knee), not 'Meri janu'.

वैद्य ने मेरे जानु का परीक्षण किया। (The doctor examined my knee.)

When constructing sentences, remember that 'Janu' is almost always replaceable by 'Ghutna' in daily speech, but the reverse is not true in poetry or Yoga. If you are describing a technical movement, 'Janu' provides a level of precision. In the sentence 'He fell on his knees,' using 'Janu' would imply a ritualistic or dramatic fall, perhaps in a prayer or a classical play, whereas 'Ghutna' would imply a simple accident on the street.

You will hear जानु most frequently in the global Yoga community. When an instructor says, 'Bring your forehead to your Janu,' they are utilizing the traditional Sanskrit terminology preserved in Hindi. Beyond the yoga mat, this word echoes in the halls of Ayurvedic hospitals. An Ayurvedic practitioner (Vaidya) might diagnose Janu Sandhigata Vata (Osteoarthritis of the knee). This usage highlights the word's role in a specialized professional lexicon.

आज हम जानु-शीर्षासन का अभ्यास करेंगे। (Today we will practice Janu-Sirsasana.)

In classical Indian dance forms like Bharatanatyam or Kathak, teachers may use 'Janu' to refer to the specific positioning of the legs. Furthermore, if you are reading the Ramayana or Mahabharata in formal Hindi, the word appears frequently to describe warriors kneeling in respect or being wounded in battle. It is a word of dignity and tradition.

The most significant mistake learners make with जानु is a phonetic one. Hindi has two very different words that sound similar to the English ear: जानु (jānu) with a short 'u' meaning knee, and जानू (jānū) with a long 'u'. The latter is a term of endearment, like 'sweetie' or 'darling', derived from jaan (life). Using the long 'u' in a yoga class might make people chuckle, as you'd be telling them to put their head on their 'darling' instead of their knee.

Mistake 1: Pronouncing the 'u' too long, turning a body part into a romantic partner.
Mistake 2: Using it in casual conversation. If you say 'My janu hurts' at a party, it sounds overly dramatic or archaic.

While जानु is the formal term, it exists in a cluster of related anatomical words. The most common synonym is घुटना (Ghuṭnā). While 'Janu' is Sanskrit-derived (Tatsama), 'Ghutna' is a Prakrit-derived (Tadbhava) word, making it the standard for 99% of spoken situations. Another related term is संधि (Sandhi), which means 'joint'. The knee is specifically the जानु-संधि (Jānu-sandhi) or knee-joint.

जानु vs. घुटना: Janu is the 'medical/poetic' term; Ghutna is the 'kitchen/street' term.

In Urdu-influenced Hindi, you might occasionally hear ज़ानू (Zānū), which is the Persian cognate. It is spelled almost identically but often implies the lap or the area where one rests their head. In poetic Urdu-Hindi, 'Sar-e-zānu' means putting one's head on their knees in reflection or sorrow. Understanding these nuances helps a learner navigate the rich tapestry of the Hindi-Urdu linguistic landscape.

How Formal Is It?

Fun Fact

The 'k' in English 'knee' used to be pronounced, making it sound very similar to the Hindi 'Janu' thousands of years ago!

Pronunciation Guide

UK /ˈdʒɑː.nuː/

US /ˈdʒɑ.nu/

Stress is on the first syllable 'JA'.

Rhymes With

Bhanu (Sun) Tanu (Body) Manu (Progenitor) Danu (Mythical figure) Sanu (Peak) Venu (Flute) Renú (Dust) Dhenu (Cow)

Common Errors

Pronouncing it as 'Jaanu' (long U) which means darling.
Pronouncing the 'J' as 'Z'.
Making the 'N' retroflex (tongue to roof) instead of dental (tongue to teeth).

Difficulty Rating

Reading 2/5

Easy to read but rare in common texts.

Writing 3/5

Simple spelling but requires knowing when to use formal register.

Speaking 2/5

Easy to pronounce if 'u' is kept short.

Listening 4/5

Hard to distinguish from 'Jaanu' (darling) for beginners.

What to Learn Next

Prerequisites

शरीर (Body) पैर (Leg) हाथ (Hand) दर्द (Pain) योग (Yoga)

Learn Next

संधि (Joint) हड्डी (Bone) मांसपेशी (Muscle) कण्डरा (Tendon) उपचार (Treatment)

Advanced

संधिशोथ (Arthritis) अस्थि-भंग (Fracture) कशेरुका (Vertebra) कपाल (Skull)

Grammar to Know

Tatsama Nouns

Janu is a Tatsama word, so it follows Sanskrit-style compounding rules.

Masculine 'u' endings

Nouns ending in short 'u' usually don't change in plural direct case (Ek janu, Do janu).

Oblique Case

When followed by a postposition, it can become 'januon' (plural).

Gender Agreement

Adjectives must be masculine (Mazboot janu).

Compound Formation

In compounds, the first word 'Janu' modifies the second word 'Sandhi'.

Examples by Level

यह मेरा जानु है।

This is my knee.

Simple demonstrative sentence with masculine noun.

जानु को देखो।

Look at the knee.

Direct object with 'ko' particle.

मेरा जानु साफ है।

My knee is clean.

Adjective agreement with masculine noun.

एक जानु, दो जानु।

One knee, two knees.

Plural form remains 'janu' in direct case.

जानु कहाँ है?

Where is the knee?

Simple question formation.

यह जानु छोटा है।

This knee is small.

Masculine singular adjective agreement.

जानु को छुओ।

Touch the knee.

Imperative sentence.

उसका जानु मजबूत है।

His knee is strong.

Possessive pronoun agreement.

योग में जानु को न मोड़ें।

Do not bend the knee in yoga.

Negative imperative in a formal context.

मेरे दाहिने जानु में दर्द है।

There is pain in my right knee.

Use of locative case with 'mein'.

जानु पर हाथ रखें।

Keep your hand on the knee.

Prepositional phrase with 'par'.

वह अपने जानु के बल बैठा।

He sat on his knees.

Idiomatic expression for kneeling.

जानु की हड्डी टूट गई।

The knee bone broke.

Possessive 'ki' agreeing with feminine 'haddi'.

दौड़ने से जानु में सूजन आती है।

Running causes swelling in the knee.

General factual statement.

क्या आपके जानु में चोट लगी है?

Is your knee injured?

Interrogative about physical state.

जानु को धीरे से हिलाएं।

Move the knee slowly.

Adverbial phrase with 'dheere se'.

जानु-शीर्षासन के कई लाभ हैं।

There are many benefits to the head-to-knee pose.

Compound Sanskrit word usage.

आयुर्वेद में जानु के रोगों का उपचार है।

Ayurveda has treatments for knee diseases.

Plural oblique case 'januon' could be used, but 'janu' is often used generically.

खिलाड़ी के जानु में गंभीर चोट आई।

The athlete sustained a serious knee injury.

Formal register appropriate for news reporting.

वृद्धावस्था में जानु की समस्याएँ आम हैं।

Knee problems are common in old age.

Abstract noun 'vriddhavastha' paired with 'janu'.

जानु-संधि शरीर का एक जटिल जोड़ है।

The knee joint is a complex joint of the body.

Technical terminology.

उसने श्रद्धा से गुरु के जानु स्पर्श किए।

He touched the teacher's knees with devotion.

Cultural context of respect.

व्यायाम से जानु की मांसपेशियां मजबूत होती हैं।

Exercise strengthens the knee muscles.

Causal relationship sentence.

क्या जानु का ऑपरेशन सफल रहा?

Was the knee operation successful?

Formal inquiry.

जानु-फलक की रक्षा करना अनिवार्य है।

It is mandatory to protect the kneecap.

High-register vocabulary like 'anivarya'.

कवि ने नायक के जानु की तुलना स्तंभ से की।

The poet compared the hero's knee to a pillar.

Literary analysis context.

जानु-बस्ति एक प्रसिद्ध आयुर्वेदिक चिकित्सा है।

Janu-Basti is a famous Ayurvedic treatment.

Specific medical procedure name.

युद्ध में उसके जानु पर प्रहार किया गया।

In the war, his knee was struck.

Passive construction in formal history.

जानु की गतिशीलता बनाए रखने के लिए योग करें।

Do yoga to maintain knee mobility.

Use of abstract noun 'gatishilta'.

उसके जानु के घाव अब भर रहे हैं।

The wounds on his knee are now healing.

Plural possessive with 'ke'.

जानु का लचीलापन आयु पर निर्भर करता है।

Knee flexibility depends on age.

Complex sentence structure.

शिशु जानु के बल रेंगना सीख रहा है।

The infant is learning to crawl on their knees.

Describing developmental stages.

जानु-संधिशोथ एक कष्टदायक स्थिति हो सकती है।

Knee arthritis can be a painful condition.

Medical compound word 'Sandhishoth'.

प्राचीन मूर्तिकला में जानु का चित्रण अत्यंत सजीव है।

The depiction of the knee in ancient sculpture is very lifelike.

Art criticism register.

जानु-मर्म पर चोट प्राणघातक हो सकती है।

An injury to the knee vital point can be fatal.

Ayurvedic 'Marma' theory terminology.

उसकी भक्ति इतनी गहरी थी कि वह जानु-भर जल में खड़ा रहा।

His devotion was so deep he stood in knee-deep water.

Use of 'bhar' as a measure.

जानु की संरचना का सूक्ष्म अध्ययन आवश्यक है।

A microscopic study of the knee structure is necessary.

Scientific research register.

नाटक में नायक ने जानु टेककर क्षमा मांगी।

In the play, the hero asked for forgiveness by kneeling.

Idiomatic 'Janu tekna' (to kneel/surrender).

जानु-च्युति (dislocation) के मामले खेल में अक्सर देखे जाते हैं।

Cases of knee dislocation are often seen in sports.

Technical term for dislocation.

इस शोध पत्र में जानु के पुनर्वास पर चर्चा की गई है।

This research paper discusses knee rehabilitation.

Academic passive voice.

जानु-विस्तरण की प्रक्रिया जैव-यांत्रिकी के सिद्धांतों पर आधारित है।

The process of knee extension is based on principles of biomechanics.

Highly technical academic Hindi.

अध्यात्म में जानु का भूमि से स्पर्श अहंकार के विसर्जन का प्रतीक है।

In spirituality, the knee touching the ground symbolizes the dissolution of ego.

Philosophical and symbolic discourse.

जानु-फलक का विस्थापन शल्य चिकित्सा की मांग करता है।

Displacement of the patella demands surgical intervention.

Advanced medical register.

काव्य में जानु की उपमा अक्सर हाथी की सूंड से दी जाती है।

In poetry, the knee is often compared to an elephant's trunk.

Literary metaphor analysis.

जानु-गत वात के लिए अग्निकर्म एक प्रभावी उपचार माना गया है।

Agnikarma is considered an effective treatment for knee-based Vata disorders.

Specialized Ayurvedic terminology.

जानु की कण्डराओं (tendons) में खिंचाव के कारण खिलाड़ी को विश्राम की सलाह दी गई।

Due to a strain in the knee tendons, the player was advised to rest.

Anatomical precision.

जानु-नमन की मुद्रा में स्थिरता एकाग्रता की परिचायक है।

Stability in the knee-bending posture is indicative of concentration.

Abstract philosophical observation.

जानु के ऊतकों का पुनरुद्धार आधुनिक चिकित्सा की एक बड़ी चुनौती है।

Regeneration of knee tissues is a major challenge for modern medicine.

Cutting-edge scientific context.

Common Collocations

जानु-शीर्षासन

जानु-संधि

जानु-फलक

जानु-बस्ति

जानु टेकना

जानु स्पर्श

जानु-गत

जानु-बल

दाहिना जानु

बायां जानु

Common Phrases

जानु के बल बैठना

— To sit on one's knees (kneeling).

वह प्रार्थना के लिए जानु के बल बैठा।

जानु मोड़ना

— To bend the knee.

व्यायाम करते समय जानु मोड़ें।

जानु सीधा करना

— To straighten the knee.

धीरे से अपना जानु सीधा करें।

जानु का दर्द

— Knee pain (formal).

उसे पुराने जानु के दर्द की शिकायत है।

जानु की हड्डी

— Knee bone.

जानु की हड्डी बहुत मजबूत होती है।

जानु पर हाथ

— Hand on knee.

ध्यान करते समय जानु पर हाथ रखें।

जानु की चोट

— Knee injury.

जानु की चोट ठीक होने में समय लगता है।

दोनों जानु

— Both knees.

अपने दोनों जानु जमीन पर रखें।

जानु-संचालन

— Knee movement/exercise.

योग में जानु-संचालन महत्वपूर्ण है।

जानु-सुरक्षा

— Knee protection.

खेलते समय जानु-सुरक्षा का ध्यान रखें।

Often Confused With

जानु vs जानू (Jaanū)

Means 'darling' or 'sweetheart'. It has a long 'u' sound.

जानु vs जादू (Jādū)

Means 'magic'. Sounds somewhat similar but starts with 'Ja' and ends with 'du'.

जानु vs जान (Jaan)

Means 'life' or 'soul'. It is the root for 'Jaanu' but not 'Janu'.

Idioms & Expressions

"जानु टेकना"

— To surrender or give up; literally to 'place the knees' on the ground.

शत्रु ने सेना के सामने जानु टेक दिए।

Literary/Formal

"जानु-शिर संबंध"

— A state of total flexibility or humility.

उसकी साधना जानु-शिर संबंध तक पहुँच गई है।

Yogic/Poetic

"जानु-बाहु"

— A person whose arms reach their knees; considered a sign of a great/divine man.

श्री राम जानु-बाहु थे।

Mythological

"जानु-भर पानी"

— Knee-deep water; used to describe depth.

नदी में जानु-भर पानी था।

Neutral

"जानु से जानु मिलाना"

— To sit very close together in a formal assembly.

सभा में सब जानु से जानु मिलाकर बैठे थे।

Archaic

"जानु कांपना"

— To be extremely afraid (literary version of 'ghutne kampna').

शेर को देखकर उसके जानु कांपने लगे।

Literary

"जानु चूमना"

— To show extreme subservience or respect (Persian influence).

उसने सुल्तान के जानु चूमे।

Historical Fiction

"जानु पर सिर रखना"

— To seek comfort or to reflect in sadness.

वह उदास होकर अपने जानु पर सिर रखकर बैठ गया।

Poetic

"जानु की ओट"

— Behind the cover of the knee (used in descriptions of sitting).

उसने जानु की ओट में अपना चेहरा छिपा लिया।

Poetic

"जानु-संधि विच्छेद"

— A technical term for a broken knee joint, used metaphorically for a broken foundation.

परिवार में जानु-संधि विच्छेद जैसी स्थिति आ गई।

Academic/Metaphorical

Easily Confused

जानु vs जानू

Phonetic similarity.

Janu (short u) is knee; Jaanu (long u) is darling.

मेरा जानु (knee) vs मेरी जानू (darling).

जानु vs जंघा

Both are leg parts.

Jangha is thigh; Janu is knee.

जंघा ऊपर है, जानु नीचे।

जानु vs टखना

Both are leg joints.

Takhna is ankle; Janu is knee.

टखना पैर के पास है।

जानु vs कोहनी

Similar joint function.

Kohni is elbow (arm); Janu is knee (leg).

हाथ में कोहनी, पैर में जानु।

जानु vs गुलफ़

Anatomical terms.

Gulfa is ankle (Sanskrit); Janu is knee.

गुलफ़ और जानु के बीच की हड्डी।

Sentence Patterns

यह [Body Part] है।

यह जानु है।

[Body Part] में दर्द है।

जानु में दर्द है।

[Action] के दौरान [Body Part] को [Position] रखें।

योग के दौरान जानु को सीधा रखें।

[Subject] ने [Body Part] के बल [Action] किया।

उसने जानु के बल बैठकर प्रार्थना की।

[Body Part] की [Abstract Quality] [Verb] है।

जानु की गतिशीलता अनिवार्य है।

[Technical Term] [Body Part] के [Part] को प्रभावित करता है।

संधिशोथ जानु के ऊतकों को प्रभावित करता है।

[Possessive] [Body Part] [Adjective] है।

मेरा जानु मजबूत है।

[Medical Context] में [Body Part] का [Procedure] होता है।

आयुर्वेद में जानु का उपचार होता है।

Word Family

Nouns

जानु-फलक (Kneecap)

जानु-संधि (Knee joint)

जानु-कोष (Knee cap/sac)

Verbs

जानु-नमन (To bend the knee)

Adjectives

जानु-गत (Related to the knee)

जंघा (Thigh)

पाद (Foot)

संधि (Joint)

अस्थि (Bone)

पेशी (Muscle)

How to Use It

frequency

Low in daily speech, High in specialized fields.

Common Mistakes

Saying 'Meri janu' → Mera janu
Janu is masculine, so it requires the masculine possessive 'mera'.
Using 'Janu' to mean darling → Jaanu
The short 'u' version means knee. The long 'u' is for affection.
Pluralizing as 'Januein' → Janu
Masculine nouns ending in 'u' do not change in the direct plural case.
Using 'Janu' in a grocery store → Ghutna
It is too formal for casual shopping or street talk.
Confusing 'Janu' with 'Jangha' → Janu
Jangha means thigh, not knee.

Tips

Short 'U'

Keep the 'u' sound clipped. If you linger on it, it changes the meaning entirely to 'sweetheart'.

Masculine Agreement

Remember that even though it ends in 'u', it is masculine. 'Bada janu' (big knee).

Asana Mastery

Learning 'Janu' helps you remember poses like 'Janu Sirsasana' and 'Parivritta Janu Sirsasana'.

Indo-European Link

Think of the word 'Genuflect' (to bend the knee) in English. The 'Genu' is the cousin of 'Janu'.

Spelling Precision

In Devanagari, use the 'chhoti u' matra (ु) not the 'badi u' (ू).

Compound Power

Learn 'Janu-sandhi' to talk about joints and 'Janu-phalaka' for kneecaps.

Respect

Understand that 'Janu' is often used in descriptions of showing respect to elders.

Visual Aid

Draw a picture of a knee and label it 'Janu' next to a picture of a heart labeled 'Jaanu' to remember the difference.

Formal Cues

If the rest of the sentence sounds high-level (using words like 'adhik' or 'shuddha'), expect 'Janu' instead of 'Ghutna'.

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Imagine a person named 'Jan' who is a 'Yoga' teacher and always points to his 'Knee'. Jan-u (Jan's knee).

Visual Association

Visualize the 'J' shape as a bent leg where the curve of the 'J' is the knee joint.

Word Web

Leg Joint Yoga Sanskrit Ghutna Anatomy Bending Body

Challenge

Try to use 'Janu' instead of 'Ghutna' five times today while stretching or exercising.

Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit word 'जानु' (jānu).

Original meaning: Knee; the joint of the leg.

Indo-European (Cognate with Latin 'Genu', Greek 'Gony', English 'Knee').

Cultural Context

Be careful not to use it romantically as 'Jaanu' in formal settings.

English speakers often find 'Janu' easier to pronounce than 'Ghutna' because of its similarity to 'Genu'.

Janu Sirsasana (Yoga Pose) Janu Basti (Ayurvedic Treatment) Ramayana (descriptions of warriors kneeling)

Practice in Real Life

Real-World Contexts

Yoga Class

जानु को सीधा करें
जानु पर सिर रखें
बायां जानु मोड़ें
जानु-शीर्षासन

Doctor Visit

जानु में सूजन
जानु का एक्स-रे
जानु-संधि में दर्द
जानु का ऑपरेशन

Classical Literature

जानु टेककर
जानु-बाहु
पृथ्वी पर जानु
वीर के जानु

Ayurvedic Clinic

जानु-बस्ति
जानु-वात
तेल से जानु मालिश
जानु-मर्म

Anatomy Class

जानु की संरचना
जानु-फलक
जानु की गति
जानु के स्नायु

Conversation Starters

"क्या आप जानते हैं कि 'जानु' और 'घुटना' में क्या अंतर है?"

"योग में 'जानु-शीर्षासन' कैसे करते हैं?"

"क्या आपके जानु में कभी चोट लगी है?"

"क्या आयुर्वेद में जानु के दर्द का कोई विशेष उपचार है?"

"क्या आप 'जानु' शब्द का प्रयोग अपनी बातचीत में करते हैं?"

Journal Prompts

आज मैंने योग में जानु-शीर्षासन का अभ्यास किया और महसूस किया कि...

मेरे जानु की सेहत मेरे दैनिक जीवन के लिए क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है?

जब मैं 'जानु' शब्द सुनता हूँ, तो मुझे किस प्रकार की भावना या चित्र याद आता है?

औपचारिक और अनौपचारिक हिंदी शब्दों (जैसे जानु और घुटना) के बीच के अंतर पर अपने विचार लिखें।

यदि मुझे अपने जानु की सुरक्षा के लिए तीन नियम बनाने हों, तो वे क्या होंगे?

Frequently Asked Questions

10 questions

Janu is the formal, Sanskrit-derived word for knee, whereas Ghutna is the common, everyday word. Use Ghutna with friends and Janu in yoga or medical contexts.

Janu is a masculine noun. You should say 'Mera janu' (My knee) and use masculine adjective forms like 'Accha janu'.

Pronounce the 'J' like in 'Jump', the 'A' like in 'Car', and the 'U' very quickly like in 'Put'. Avoid stretching the 'U'.

No. 'Jaanu' with a long 'u' means darling. 'Janu' with a short 'u' strictly means knee. Mixing them up can be embarrassing!

It is a yoga pose. 'Janu' means knee, 'Sir' means head, and 'Asana' means pose. So, it is the 'Head-to-Knee Pose'.

In Urdu, the cognate is 'Zānu'. It is used in poetry but is written with a 'Z' sound instead of 'J'.

In the direct case, it remains 'Janu'. For example, 'Mere dono janu' (My both knees). In the oblique case, it becomes 'Januon'.

It is not common in street Hindi, but it is very common in Yoga, Ayurveda, and formal literature.

The root is the Sanskrit 'जानु', which comes from the Proto-Indo-European *ǵénu.

Only if you are discussing medical equipment or health. Otherwise, it would sound strangely formal.