What does the kanji 酷 mean?

The kanji 酷 (koku) means "severe, harsh, stringent". It is a JLPT N1 character.

What kanji is "koku"?

"koku" is written with the kanji 酷, meaning "severe, harsh, stringent". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) こく (koku). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 酷?

Write 酷 ("severe") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.