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Meaning of (こう) in Japanese

Kana Reading
こう
Romaji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), suffix
    Meaning
    public matter; governmental matter
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    prince; duke
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    lord; sir
  • Parts of speech
    noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    familiar or derogatory suffix (after a name, etc.)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

4 strokes

public, prince, official, governmental

On'Yomi: コウ, ク

Kun'Yomi: おおやけ

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