更
Kanji · N2
更 / grow late
Kanji for grow late, night watch, or sit up late.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | さら、さら.に、ふ.ける、ふ.かす | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
更 carries the meaning grow late, night watch, or sit up late.
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Common compounds with 更
更新こうしんrenewal / update / replacement
更迭こうてつchange / reshuffle / shake-up
更衣室こういしつlocker room / changing room / dressing room
今更いまさらnow / at this stage
尚更なおさらstill more / even more / all the more
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