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kou
adverb, interjection

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kou

English Meaning(s) for こう

adverb
  1. in this way; thus; such (used for something or someone close to the speaker, including the speaker himself, or for the opinions of the speaker)
interjection
  1. uh... (interjection used as a verbal pause)

Definition and Synonyms for こう

So in the way indicated
Synonyms: かく, かく, こう, そう, そう, そない, こうして, こうする, , , , ,
So in such a condition or manner, especially as expressed or implied
Synonyms: かく, かく, こう, さも, そう, そう, かくも, しかも, そない, あれほど, , , , ,

Stroke Order Diagrams for こう

Sample Sentences for こう

If that city were a color, it would be a color with a quiet sort of dignity ... wine red, say.
The big building was blazing with lights.
This is why I was late for school.
Now this is John's testimony, when the Jews of Jerusalem sent priests and Levites to ask him who he was.
These are the important items to which careful attention is to be paid.

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