孤
Kanji · N1
孤 / orphan
Kanji for orphan or alone.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コ | 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
孤児院こじいんorphanage
孤児こじorphan
孤島ことうsolitary island / isolated island
孤独こどくsolitude / loneliness / isolation
孤立こりつisolation / being alone / being friendless
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