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孔 kanji: meaning “cavity”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N14 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
cavity
On'yomi
コウ、ク
Kun'yomi
あな

Picture story to remember 孔

When a child (子) falls into a cavity, you need a hook to pull her out.

Parts in this story:子

How to write 孔: stroke order

孔 is written with 4 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 孔

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Kanji that share parts with 孔.