Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (こく) in Japanese

刻, 剋
Kana Reading
こく
Romaji
koku
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    archaic period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    carving; engraving; cutting; mincing
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    victory
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    strictness; cruelty


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

8 strokes

engrave, cut fine, chop, hash, mince, time, carving

On'Yomi: コク

Kun'Yomi: きざ.む, きざ.み

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9 strokes

victory

On'Yomi: コク

Kun'Yomi: かつ

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