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look back, review

JLPT N1 21 strokes
Kun'yomi
かえり.みる
On'yomi

顧 means "look back, review". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 21 strokes. It is read かえり.みる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

顧 in example sentences

  • おおくのこきゃくがそのべんごしにアドバイスをもとめてやってきます。

    Ooku no kokyaku ga sono bengoshi ni adobaisu o motomete yatte kimasu.

    Many clients come to that lawyer for advice.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Words that use 顧

Common questions

What does the kanji 顧 mean?
顧 means "look back, review". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 顧 have?
顧 is written in 21 strokes.
How is 顧 read?
It is read かえり.みる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 顧?
顧 is a JLPT N1 kanji.