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故“happenstance” Kanjiyue / ko

How to write 故

Meaning and readings

Meaning

happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently

Onyomi (音読み)

  • こ ko

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • ゆえ yue

Japanese reading

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