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On'yomi
コク
KOKU
Kun'yomi
か.つ
katsu

overcome · kindly · skillfully

peaceful

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Strokes7
Frequency#1333
Radicallegs(2)

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Component Breakdown

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古 + 儿

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of ten and elder. Surpassing elder.

Symbolism

Overcome, self-control, detailed. Represents conquering.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

克己復礼

こっきふくれい

exercising self-restraint and conforming to the rules of etiquette and formality; exercising self-restraint and conforming to the rules of etiquette and formality