“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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