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講
On'yomi
コウ
KOU
lecture · club · association
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes17
Component Breakdown
講=
言冓
speech + 冓
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and phonetic. Preparing words.
Symbolism
Lecture, speech, course. Represents teaching.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
講釈師見てきたような嘘を言い
こうしゃくしみてきたようなうそをいい
A lecturer tells lies as if he saw it himself
Speaking convincingly about things not witnessed
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 講 mean in Japanese?
講 means lecture, club, association.
How do you read 講?
On'yomi: コウ (KOU).
How many strokes does 講 have?
講 has 17 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 講 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 講 (lecture, club, association) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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