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坑
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
pit · hole
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of earth and high. Hole in earth.
Symbolism
Coal mine, pit, trap. Represents dug hole.
Component Breakdown
坑=
土亢
earth + 亢
Words & Expressions
Words written with 坑
坑道こうどうtunnel
廃坑はいこうdisused mine
Four-Character Compounds
焚書坑儒
ふんしょこうじゅ
burning books on the Chinese classics and burying Confucian scholars alive (Qin dynasty thought suppression campaign)
Proverbs & Idioms
坑道を掘る
こうどうをほる
To dig a tunnel
Making steady, persistent efforts
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 坑 mean in Japanese?
坑 means pit, hole.
How do you read 坑?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU).
How many strokes does 坑 have?
坑 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 土 (earth).
Is 坑 a good kanji for a tattoo?
坑 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pit, hole. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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