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孔
On'yomi
コウ・ク
KOU / KU
Kun'yomi
あな
ana
cavity · hole · slit · very · great · exceedingly
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes4
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of child and hook. Hole of child.
Symbolism
Confucius, pore, peacock. Represents hole and sage.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
孔=
子乚
child + 乚
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
孔子の教え
こうしのおしえ
The teachings of Confucius
Confucian principles of virtue
Anime & Manga
パリピ孔明
Ya Boy Kongming!
A well-known work with 孔 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 孔 mean in Japanese?
孔 means cavity, hole, slit, very, great, exceedingly.
How do you read 孔?
On'yomi: コウ、ク (KOU, KU). Kun'yomi: あな (ana).
How many strokes does 孔 have?
孔 has 4 strokes. Its radical is 子 (child).
Is 孔 a good kanji for a tattoo?
孔 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means cavity, hole, slit, very, great, exceedingly. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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