Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 膏肓(こうこう) in Japanese

膏肓
Kana Reading
こうこう, こうもう
Romaji
kōkō, kōmō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    incurable disease


Kanji in this word

14 strokes

fat, grease, lard, paste, ointment, plaster

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: あぶら

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7 strokes

interior region of the body too deep to be reached

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi:

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