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On'yomi
KO

arc · arch · bow

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#2371
Radicalbow(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Component Breakdown

=

bow + 瓜

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of bow and melon. Shape like bow.

Symbolism

Arc, curve, isolation. Represents curve.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Drawing a bow

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

弧を描く

こをえがく

To trace an arc; To follow a curved path