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orphan, alone

JLPT N1 9 strokes
On'yomi

孤 means "orphan, alone". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is コ. It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 孤 mean?
孤 means "orphan, alone". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 孤 have?
孤 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 孤 read?
Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is コ.
What JLPT level is 孤?
孤 is a JLPT N1 kanji.