孔
あな
ana
JLPT N14 strokesKanjiLevel 87 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
孔 is the kanji for "Hole". A common reading is あな (ana). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Hole
Also : Very · Cavity · Slit · Great · Exceedingly
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Readings
kunあな/ anaonこう/ kouonく/ ku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
4 strokes
Radicals
子乚
Example Sentences
壁に小さな孔が開いている。
かべにちいさなあながあいている。
There's a small hole in the wall.
孔子の教えは今も影響力がある。
こうしのおしえはいまもえいきょうりょくがある。
Confucius's teachings are still influential.
Vocabulary using 孔
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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