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Kanji 考: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 考: consider, think over

Key takeaways

Kanji 考: consider, think over. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

considerthink over

On reading

コウ

Kun reading

かんが.えるかんが.え

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 考

consider, think over

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

耂 + 丂

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

This kanji depicts an elderly person (耂) leaning on a cane (丂) while pausing to reflect. It represents thinking deeply or considering something carefully with the wisdom gained over many years.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

コウ
  • 考古学こうこがく

    archaeology

  • 思考しこう

    thought / thinking / consideration

  • 選考せんこう

    selection / screening

  • 考慮こうりょ

    consideration / taking into account

  • 参考さんこう

    reference / consultation / consult

Kun reading

かんが.える
  • 考えかんがえ

    thought / idea / opinion

  • 考えるかんがえる

    to think / to consider / to ponder

Commonly used words

  • 考古学
    こうこがく

    archaeology

  • 思考
    しこう

    thought / thinking / consideration

  • 選考
    せんこう

    selection / screening

  • 考慮
    こうりょ

    consideration / taking into account

  • 参考
    さんこう

    reference / consultation / consult

  • 考え
    かんがえ

    thought / idea / opinion

  • 考える
    かんがえる

    to think / to consider / to ponder

Example sentences

Example 1

大学で古学を勉強しています。

Translation

I am studying archaeology at university.

Example 2

古学の発見は歴史を変えた。

Translation

Archaeological discoveries changed history.

Example 3

深い思が必要です。

Translation

Deep thinking is necessary.

Example 4

問題の解決には思が重要だ。

Translation

Thought is important for solving problems.

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