Moji Ninja

勾 — gradient; detain

勾 means “gradient; detain”. It is a JLPT N1 kanji written with 4 strokes. On'yomi: コウ (kou). It has no common kun'yomi.

勾
Stroke order of 勾
Meaning
gradient; detain
On'yomi
コウ (kou)
Kun'yomi
—
Strokes
4
Level
JLPT N1 · set Shapes 3

How to remember 勾

Parts: 勹 wrap · ム elbow; private

More in the “Shapes 3” set

Practise 勾 free

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