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Official Standard Japanese Character Profile
こ
/ko/
Script: HiraganaClass: GOJUONRow: K2 Strokes
Visual Mnemonic & Memory Aid
“Two parallel lines, like two playful koi fish.”
Tip: Associate the shape with this visual image in your mind to recall it in less than 0.5s during drills.
Vocabulary Example
こころ (kokoro)
Meaning: Heart / Soul
Standard Ministry of Education phonetic syllabus
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