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琥
On'yomi
コ
KO
amber · tiger gem
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Cultural Context
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Ancient insects trapped in amber. Amber is fossilized tree sap, evoking mysteries across time. 'Ko' carries the meaning of a beautiful stone resembling tiger patterns.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 琥
Four-Character Compounds
琥珀色
こはくいろ
amber color - warm golden brown
Proverbs & Idioms
琥珀のような目
Amber-like eyes - warm golden eyes
時を閉じ込める
Trapping time - like amber preserves
Anime & Manga
狼と香辛料II 狼と琥珀色の憂鬱
Spice and Wolf II: Wolf and the Amber Melancholy
A well-known work with 琥 in its Japanese title.
Games
月姫
Tsukihime(2000)
Developer: TYPE-MOON
Kohaku, one of its heroines, named for her amber hair and paired with Hisui, jade.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“amber”
Similar Kanji
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 琥 mean in Japanese?
琥 means amber, tiger gem.
How do you read 琥?
On'yomi: コ (KO).
How many strokes does 琥 have?
琥 has 12 strokes.
Is 琥 a good kanji for a tattoo?
琥 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means amber, tiger gem. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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