Meaning of 金剛(こんごう) in Japanese

金剛
Kana Reading
こんごう
Romaji
kongō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    vajra (indestructible substance); diamond; adamantine
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    thunderbolt; Indra's weapon; Buddhist symbol of the indestructible truth

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剛 JLPT 1

10 strokes

sturdy, strength

On'Yomi: ゴウ

Kun'Yomi:

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金 JLPT 5

8 strokes

gold

On'Yomi: キン, コン, ゴン

Kun'Yomi: かね, かな-, -がね

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