故

meaninghappenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently

On'yomi
コ
Kun'yomi
ゆえ、ふる.い、もと
Strokes
9
Taught in
Japanese grade 5
Frequency
#612 most common in newspapers

Words it lives in

故
  • 事故じこaccident
  • 故障こしょうfault
  • 故郷ふるさとhometown
  • 故人こじんthe deceased
  • 交通事故こうつうじこtraffic accident
  • 故意こいintent
  • 故国ここくone's native land
  • 故事こじhistorical event

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