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侯
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
marquis · lord · daimyo
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes9
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and phonetic. Person shooting arrow.
Symbolism
Marquis, feudal lords, nobility. Represents peerage.
Component Breakdown
侯=
亻ユ矢
person + ユ + arrow
Words & Expressions
Words written with 侯
侯爵こうしゃくmarquess
王侯おうこうking and his feudal lords
Proverbs & Idioms
侯に仕えるは難し
こうにつかえるはむずかし
Serving a lord is difficult
Working for powerful people has challenges
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 侯 mean in Japanese?
侯 means marquis, lord, daimyo.
How do you read 侯?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU).
How many strokes does 侯 have?
侯 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 侯 a good kanji for a tattoo?
侯 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means marquis, lord, daimyo. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.