Word details
こう
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word こう.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Adverb (fukushi); Used for something or someone close to the speaker, including the speaker himself, or for the opinions of the speaker
in this way; like this; so; thus
Examples
違いはこうだ。つまり、彼のほうが君よりよく働くのだ。
The difference is this: he works harder than you.
2
Adverb (fukushi)
this (much); so
3
Interjection; Interjection used as a verbal pause
uh; er; mm; well
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
斯
this, thus, such, verbal pause
12 strokesGrade 9
On
シ
Kun
かこうか.くこのこれここに
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