Word details

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 功

Dictionary

Entry

Noun
Freq #16877
1

merit; success; meritorious deed

2

achievement; accumulated experience

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

5 strokes
Frequency: 857
JLPT N1
Grade 4

Meanings

achievement
merits
success
honor
credit

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いさお
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
いさ
かつ
くぬ
ぐう
こと
つとむ
とし
のり
よし

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