興
Kanji · N1
興 / entertain
Kanji for entertain, revive, or retrieve.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ、キョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おこ.る、おこ.す | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
興 carries the meaning entertain, revive, or retrieve.
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Common compounds with 興
興味がないきょうみがない
即興そっきょうimprovisation
興味きょうみinterest / curiosity / zest
興奮こうふんexcitement / stimulation / agitation
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