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What does the kanji 恭 mean?

恭 means respectful, reverent. On'yomi キョウ. Kun'yomi うやうや.しい.

Quick facts
On'yomiキョウ
Kun'yomiうやうや.しい
Strokes10
Main radical心
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi キョウKun'yomi うやうや.しい
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes

respectful, reverent

Memory hook

The together (共) part set above the small heart — RESPECTFUL, REVERENT.

Main radical

心heart, feelings 4 strokes

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Stroke order · 10 strokes

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English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.