功

音読おんよみ: コウ・ク

訓読くんよみ: none *

画数かくすう: 5

部首ぶしゅ: ちから(力)

Meaning

Achievement / Merit / Success / Effort

  • 功績こうせき — achievement / merit
  • 成功せいこう — success
  • 勲功くんこう — distinguished service
  • 功労こうろう — distinguished contribution
  • 年功ねんこう — seniority (by age or service)

This kanji combines 力 (power) and 工 (craft/work), symbolizing strength applied to work. It appears in words of honor, success, and accomplishment.

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