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考
考 (readings: こう, かんが; Japanese kanji) means “to think”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 考える (to think).
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よく考えます。
よくかんがえます。I think carefully.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 考 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to think |
| Readings | こう, かんが |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 考える (to think) |
How to read 考
考 is read こう or かんが depending on the word.
Words with 考
- 考慮cân nhắc
- 考えるsuy nghĩ
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Updated: 2026-08-09