后
Kanji · N1
后 / empress
Kanji for empress, queen, or after.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ、ゴ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | きさき | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
后 carries the meaning empress, queen, or after.
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Common compounds with 后
皇后こうごうempress
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