Kanji · N1

/ orphan

Kanji for orphan or alone.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

孤 carries the meaning orphan or alone.

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Common compounds with 孤

こじいんorphanage
こじorphan
ことうsolitary island / isolated island
こどくsolitude / loneliness / isolation
こりつisolation / being alone / being friendless
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