“Bend” or “Curve” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “勾”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “勾” means “Arrest”, “Key” or “Bent tool” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “勾”

Jouyou Kanji “勾” Stroke Order
Stroke # |
4 Strokes |
On-Yomi |
こう(kou) |
く(ku) |
Kun-Yomi |
ま(がる)(ma(garu)) |
とら(える)(tora(eru)) |
Meanings |
Bend, Curve |
Key, Bent tool |
Catch, Arrest, Capture |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “勾”, and their meanings
Words |
Meanings |
勾引 or 拘引(こういん-ko u i n) |
Arrest, Custody, Capture, Apprehending, Abduction |
勾当(こうとう-ko u to u) |
① Specialized person who is handling the affairs of a government office, ② A priest who manages the affairs of a temple |
勾配(こうばい-ko u ba i) |
Inclination, Incline, Slope, Gradient |
勾欄(こうらん-ko u ra n) |
① Railing, Handrail, Balustrade, ② Theater |
勾留(こうりゅう-ko u ryu u) |
Detention, Confinement, Custody |
勾玉 or 曲玉(まがたま-ma ga ta ma) |
Magatama, Comma-shaped jewels (A type of ancient jewelry in Japan) |
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