こう — like this, this way
こう is the #204 most common word in Japanese, a adverb. It means “like this, this way” and is pronounced [ko̞ː].
#204frequency rank
0.02%of everyday Japanese text
Level 1Beginner 1
Forms of こう
| Form | What it is | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| かう | hiragana, historical | like this |
| 斯う | alternative, kanji | like this |