孝
Kanji · N1
孝 / filial piety
Kanji for filial piety or child's respect.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ、キョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | — | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
孝 carries the meaning filial piety or child's respect.
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Common compounds with 孝
不孝者ふこうものunfilial son / undutiful son / thankless son
親不孝おやふこうlack of filial piety / disobedience to one's parents
親孝行おやこうこうfilial piety / being kind to one's parents / taking care of one's parents
孝行こうこうfilial piety
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