故
happenstance · especially · intentionally · reason · cause · circumstances · the late · therefore · consequently
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of old and strike. Striking old thing.
Symbolism
Hometown, accident, intentional. Represents reason and past.
Component Breakdown
古 + strike
Words & Expressions
Words written with 故
Four-Character Compounds
故事来歴
こじらいれき
origin and history; particulars
有職故実
ゆうそくこじつ
studies in usages and practices of the ancient court and military households
温故知新
おんこちしん
developing new ideas based on study of the past; learning from the past
Proverbs & Idioms
故きを温ねて新しきを知る
ふるきをたずねてあたらしきをしる
Learn from the old to understand the new
Study the past to gain new insights
Anime & Manga
農民関連のスキルばっか上げてたら何故か強くなった。
I've Somehow Gotten Stronger When I Improved My Farm-Related Skills
A well-known work with 故 in its Japanese title.
她们的故事
Tamen De Gushi
A well-known work with 故 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 故 mean in Japanese?
故 means happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently.
How do you read 故?
On'yomi: コ (KO). Kun'yomi: ゆえ、ふる.い、もと (yue, furui, moto).
How many strokes does 故 have?
故 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 攴 (strike).
Is 故 a good kanji for a tattoo?
故 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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