功
achievement · merits · success · honor · credit
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of craft and power. Power of craft.
Symbolism
Achievement, success, merit. Represents accomplishing.
Component Breakdown
工 + power
Words & Expressions
Words written with 功
Four-Character Compounds
年功加俸
ねんこうかほう
long service allowance; longevity pay
年功序列
ねんこうじょれつ
seniority by length of service
論功行賞
ろんこうこうしょう
conferral of honors (honours), according to merits
功を焦る
こうをあせる
To rush for achievement; Failing by being impatient for results
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 功 mean in Japanese?
功 means achievement, merits, success, honor, credit.
How do you read 功?
On'yomi: コウ、ク (KOU, KU). Kun'yomi: いさお (isao).
How many strokes does 功 have?
功 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 力 (power).
Is 功 a good kanji for a tattoo?
功 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means achievement, merits, success, honor, credit. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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