How to Write こ (Hiragana 'ko') — Stroke Order, Readings & Printable Worksheet
Practice writing the Japanese Kanji こ (Hiragana 'ko') stroke-by-stroke with real-time trajectory feedback, or print an A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF practice worksheet.
🔍 Radical & Component Breakdown (こ)
Primary Radical (部首): こ — —
📜 Etymology & Mnemonic Insight (六書 / Rikusho)
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Common Japanese Words & Jukugo Using こ
Frequently Asked Questions About Kanji こ (FAQ)
How many strokes are in こ?
The Japanese character こ (Hiragana 'ko') has 2 strokes (2画). In Kanji Scribe, you can practice writing all 2 strokes of こ interactively with real-time stroke direction and order grading.
What is the Onyomi and Kunyomi of こ?
For the Kanji こ (Hiragana (ひらがな)), the Onyomi (Chinese-derived reading) is — and the Kunyomi (native Japanese reading) is ko. Its primary English meaning is "Hiragana 'ko'".
What is the stroke order rule for writing こ?
The Kanji こ (Hiragana 'ko') is written with 2 strokes (Hiragana (ひらがな)). Follow standard Japanese stroke order principles: write from top to bottom (上から下) and from left to right (左から右). You can practice writing こ interactively on the Kanji Scribe canvas or print a free A4 Genkō Yōshi PDF worksheet.
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