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What does こつ (kotsu) mean?

こつ means knack, trick, tip.

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Readingこつ
Romajikotsu
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
こつ
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkkotsu

knack, trick, tip

Example sentences

  • I was taught cooking tips by a senior.

  • I finally got the knack of driving.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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