JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji

孔

孔 — cavity

Reading
コウ・ク・あな
Meaning
cavity; hole; slit; very; great; exceedingly
JLPT level
N1
Language
Japanese

About this kanji

孔 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is コウ・ク・あな and it means cavity; hole; slit; very; great; exceedingly. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.

Frequently asked questions

What does 孔 mean in Japanese?

孔 means cavity; hole; slit; very; great; exceedingly in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.

How is 孔 read?

孔 is read コウ・ク・あな. Reading it inside real words — — is the fastest way to remember it.

What level is 孔 — is it JLPT N1?

Yes. 孔 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.

How do you use 孔 in a word?

The example words below all contain 孔 and are common Japanese vocabulary.

How do I learn 孔 effectively?

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