故
happenstance · especially · intentionally · reason · cause · circumstances · the late · therefore · consequently
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
古 + strike
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of old and strike. Striking old thing.
Symbolism
Hometown, accident, intentional. Represents reason and past.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
故事来歴
こじらいれき
origin and history; particulars; origin and history
有職故実
ゆうそくこじつ
studies in usages and practices of the ancient court and military households; studies in usages and practices of the ancient court and military households
温故知新
おんこちしん
developing new ideas based on study of the past; learning from the past; developing new ideas based on study of the past
Proverbs & Idioms
故きを温ねて新しきを知る
ふるきをたずねてあたらしきをしる
Learn from the old to understand the new
Study the past to gain new insights
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 故 mean in Japanese?
故 means happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently.
How do you read 故?
On'yomi: コ (KO). Kun'yomi: ゆえ、ふる.い、もと (yue, furui, moto).
How many strokes does 故 have?
故 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 攴 (strike).
Is 故 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 故 (happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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