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Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
耂 + 丂
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of old (老) and phonetic. Elder thinking.
Symbolism
Thought, consideration, reference. Represents basis of intellectual activity.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Pondering thoughts
Anime & Manga
Games
シヴィライゼーション
Civilization(1991)
Developer: Firaxis Games
Civilization simulation 'thinking' strategy.
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Four-Character Compounds
千思万考
せんしばんこう
deep meditation; mature consideration; deep meditation
沈思黙考
ちんしもっこう
being lost in deep thought; being lost in deep thought
人事考課
じんじこうか
merit (ability, efficiency) rating; employee performance evaluation; merit (ability, efficiency) rating
垂直思考
すいちょくしこう
rigid (stereotypical) thinking that adheres to preconceived notions; vertical thinking; linear thinking; rigid (stereotypical) thinking that adheres to preconceived notions
Proverbs & Idioms
案ずるより産むが易し
あんずるよりうむがやすし
Giving birth is easier than worrying
It's easier than you think
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 考 mean in Japanese?
考 means consider, think over.
How do you read 考?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU). Kun'yomi: かんが.える、かんが.え (kangaeru, kangae).
How many strokes does 考 have?
考 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 老 (old).
Is 考 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 考 (consider, think over) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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