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好
好 (readings: こう, す, よ; Japanese kanji) means “like / fond”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 好き (to like).
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わたしは犬が好きだ。
わたしはいぬがすきだ。I like dogs.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 好 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | like / fond |
| Readings | こう, す, よ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 好き (to like) |
How to read 好
好 is read こう or す or よ depending on the word.
Words with 好
- 好きthích
- 良好tốt
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Updated: 2026-08-09