Kanji
Readingこう
Frequency22%
Used in (182 in total)
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
curiosity; inquisitiveness
best; ideal; perfect
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
good opportunity; chance
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
favorable; favourable
likability; favorability; popularity
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
friendly; amicable
association of like-minded people
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
(one's) favourite food; (one's) favorite food
inquisitiveness
taste; liking; preference
in perfect form; going swimmingly
belligerent; warlike
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
changing for the better
unshapely; ill-formed; misshapen; awkward; clumsy
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
stature; height; size; physique
lasciviousness; lechery; salaciousness; lust; sensuality; lewdness
(establish) friendly (cordial) relations (with, between); (form) friendship (e.g. with a nation)
good young man; agreeable youth
favourable; favorable; promising; satisfactory; in good shape
love; adoration
good impression; favorable impression
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
enthusiast; fan; lover; devotee; aficionado
luxury grocery item (e.g. alcohol, coffee, tea, tobacco); indulgence; something consumed for taste or stimulant effect rather than nourishment
good-natured old man
very highly commended; highly lauded; very well-received; very popular
to take shape; to look good enough to be shown publicly
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
to make something look better; to put into (good, better) shape; to put up a front; to pose; to pretend
intellectual curiosity; out of curiosity; inquisitiveness
interests and preferences
dilettante; person of fantastic taste
club (esp. for devotees or fanciers of some subject or activity)
likes and dislikes
good times; boom; (wave of) prosperity
fine weather
to let an opportunity slip
good-natured person; nice person
enthusiast; fan; lover; devotee; aficionado
people who share an interest; people of similar tastes; kindred minds
sexual preference; sexual predilection
apparent age (of someone); rough age
similar tastes
belligerence
fine fellow
(coming through) loud and clear
good luck; fortune
love of antiquities
good example
good contrast; marked contrast
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
bait; decoy; lure; easy prey; easy victim; sucker
good material; valuable data; positive factor (for the stock market); good news
fortune; good deed; curious
virtuous cycle; virtuous circle
prosperous conditions; healthy economy
ideal; fit; fitted; fitting; suitable
unattractive; ugly; unstylish; uncool
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool
to receive a favorable reputation; to get good reviews; to meet with a favorable reception
love of learning
good result; good outcome
favorable influence; favourable influence
eosinophil; eosinophile; acidophil; acidophile; eosinophilic leukocyte; acidophilic leukocyte
good pitch (to hit); easy pitch
expert; skillful person; good move (in shogi, go, etc.); clever move
advent of a golden opportunity
drawcard; attractive program; good match; good game
warm friendship
Lights are usually followed by shadows
excellent; fine; pertinent
cordial welcome; hearty welcome; kind treatment; hospitality
favorable review; favourable review
good run; fine running; running well
good position; favourable situation
taste; fancy; fashion
neutrophil; neutrophilic leukocyte
amity; friendship
The Treaty of Amity and Commerce (July 29, 1858); Japan-US Friendship and Trade Treaty
clear weather; good weather
favourable position (during a race; e.g. 3rd to 5th place)
good (nice) pitching
golden opportunity
good performance
good game; good match
(a) militant; (a) belligerent
erotic or pornographic book (Edo period)
healing crisis; cleansing reaction; reaction during the elimination of toxins after antibiotic, etc. treatment
people of similar tastes
fad; fashion
luster; lusting person
friendship; good fellowship
ideal time
neighbourly friendship; neighborly friendship
cool and cute; cool in a cute way; cute in a cool way
old friendship
promising future
make hay while the sun shines
occurring frequently (of a disease, condition, etc.); high incidence; being susceptible
good spouse; good dividend
good business results
friendly relations
good fielding
aerotropism; aerobic; aerotropic
erotic or pornographic literature (Edo period)
susceptible age (for a disease, condition, etc.); common age
healthy profit; positive earnings
All great men like women; Great men enjoy sensual pleasure
sister city; twin town
strong or skillful person; good player
good taste (food); tasty food
frequent site (for a disease, tumour, etc.)
shutter bug; photography enthusiast; keen (amateur) photographer
Happy events are often accompanied by difficulties; Unsullied joy is rare
favorite snack to have with drinks; favourite snack to have with drinks
turn (stroke) of good fortune; one's fortune turning for the better
good game or match
auspicious characters (used in people or place names)
(treaty of) friendship, commerce and navigation
thermophile; thermophilic bacteria
thermophilic bacteria; thermophile
scenery being beautiful in both rainy and sunny weather
the scenery being beautiful in both sunny and rainy weather
enjoying great popularity; receiving widespread high praise; being a great success with the public
person of refined taste