coral
On'yomi (音読み)
- コ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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About this kanji
The kanji 瑚 (pronounced 'ko') primarily means 'coral.' While it doesn't have a native Japanese reading, it is often used in compounds to refer to different concepts related to coral. One common compound is 珊瑚 (さんご), which specifically means 'coral,' referring to the marine organism found in oceans. Another interesting compound is 瑚琲 (ごはい), which translates to 'coral coffee,' a term for a specific blend of coffee. This kanji is often used in more specialized contexts, especially those involving marine life or unique products. Remember that since 瑚 is mainly used in compound words, you'll mostly encounter it alongside other kanji.
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Example sentences
瑚の美しさは人々を魅了する。
The beauty of coral captivates people.
Meanings across languages
- English
- coral
- Tiếng Việt
- san hô
- 日本語
- コ, こう
- 한국어
- 산호
- 中文
- 珊瑚
- id
- karang
- th
- ปะการัง
- es
- coral
- fr
- corail
- de
- Koralle
- pt
- coral
Common compounds
- 珊瑚さんごcoral
- 瑚琲ごはいcoral coffee (a coffee blend)
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