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功
On'yomi
コウ・ク
KOU / KU
Kun'yomi
いさお
isao
achievement · merits · success · honor · credit
Details
Strokes5
Frequency#857
Radical力power(2)
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Strokes5
Component Breakdown
功=
工力
工 + power
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of craft and power. Power of craft.
Symbolism
Achievement, success, merit. Represents accomplishing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
年功加俸
ねんこうかほう
long service allowance; longevity pay; long service allowance
年功序列
ねんこうじょれつ
seniority by length of service; seniority by length of service
論功行賞
ろんこうこうしょう
conferral of honors (honours), according to merits; conferral of honors (honours), according to merits
功を焦る
こうをあせる
To rush for achievement; Failing by being impatient for results