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JLPT N19 strokesKanjiLevel 89 - JLPT N1

Quick answer

孤 is the kanji for "Alone / Orphan". A common reading is こ (ko). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Alone / Orphan

Also : Alone · Orphan

Readings

on/ ko

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Example Sentences

彼は孤独を好む。

かれはこどくをこのむ。

He prefers solitude.

孤立した村を訪れた。

こりつしたむらをおとずれた。

I visited an isolated village.

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