侯

侯 — marquis, lord, daimyo

Learn the correct stroke order for 侯 (marquis), a 9-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school9 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 9

On'yomi (音読み)コウkou

Kun'yomi (訓読み)—

Strokes9

Radical人

Frequency#2363

Meaningsmarquis, lord, daimyo

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

侯爵こうしゃくmarquis; marquessnoun

王侯おうこうthe king and his feudal lordsnoun

侯こうmarquis; second highest rank of the five ranks of nobilitynoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 侯 (marquis) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 9 strokes with radical 人.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 侯 is #2363, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

侯爵こうしゃく — marquis; marquess

王侯おうこう — the king and his feudal lords

侯こう — marquis; second highest rank of the five ranks of nobility

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (人)

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Same reading

攻aggression 拡broaden 抗confront 江creek 皇emperor 興entertain 康ease 功achievement

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 侯 have?

The kanji 侯 (marquis) has 9 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 侯?

侯 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 侯 mean?

侯 means: marquis, lord, daimyo. On'yomi readings: コウ.

What JLPT level is 侯?

侯 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.