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On'yomi
コウ・ク
KOU / KU
Kun'yomi
あな
ana

cavity · hole · slit · very · great · exceedingly

Details

Strokes4
Frequency#2052
Radicalchild(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes4

Component Breakdown

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child + 乚

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

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

孔子の教え

こうしのおしえ

The teachings of Confucius

Confucian principles of virtue

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?

Yes. 孔 (cavity, hole, slit, very, great, exceedingly) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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