Translation and Meaning of: 故 - ko
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 故 (ko) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: ko
Kana: こ
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: the end (deceased)
Meaning in English: the late (deceased)
Definition: A person who died.
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- Etymology
- Writing
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- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (故) ko
The Japanese word "故" (yue, ko) has several meanings, depending on the context in which it is used. It can mean "reason", "cause", "reason", "circumstance", "incident", "accident", "occurrence", "history", "past", "deceased", "death", "memory", "Remembrance", "longing", "sadness", "mourning", "sign of respect", among others. The etymology of the word dates back to the ancient Chinese, where it was written with the character "故" (gù), which meant "old", "past", "anterior", "old", "used", "worn", "dead" "," deceased "," cause "," reason "," reason "," circumstance "," incident "," accident "," occurrence "," history ", among others. The character is composed of the radicals "攵" (hand) and "古" (old), indicating the idea of "hand that writes the past". In Japan, the word was imported along with Chinese writing, and was used with the same meanings as the Chinese, as well as acquiring new meanings and specific uses of the Japanese language. Nowadays, the word is widely used in various contexts, such as literature, philosophy, religion, politics, economics, popular culture, among others.How to Write in Japanese - (故) ko
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (故) ko:
Synonyms and Similar - (故) ko
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
過去; 以前; 昔; 往時; 先代; 先人; 先輩; 先祖; 先人; 先代; 先妻; 先夫; 先生; 前任; 前夫; 前妻; 前世; 前世の因縁; 前世の因果; 前世の因果応報; 前世の因縁を断つ; 前世の因果を断つ; 前世の因果を解消する; 前世の因果を清算する; 前世の因果を返す; 前世の因果を償う; 前世の因果
Words containing: 故
See also other related words from our dictionary:
Kana: なぜ
Romaji: naze
Translation / Meaning:
because how
Kana: なぜなら
Romaji: nazenara
Translation / Meaning:
why
Kana: それゆえ
Romaji: soreyue
Translation / Meaning:
therefore; for this reason; then
Kana: じこ
Romaji: jiko
Translation / Meaning:
accident; incident; problem; circumstances; reasons
Kana: こしょう
Romaji: koshou
Translation / Meaning:
smash; failure; accident; out of order
Kana: こじん
Romaji: kojin
Translation / Meaning:
the deceased; Old friend
Kana: こきょう
Romaji: kokyou
Translation / Meaning:
hometown; birthplace; Ancient Village; Historical Village; native place; the old home
Words with the same pronunciation: こ ko
Example Sentences - (故) ko
Below are some example sentences:
この事故の発生は予期せぬものでした。
Kono jiko no hassei wa yokisenu mono deshita
The occurrence of this accident was unexpected.
The occurrence of this accident was unexpected.
- この - demonstrative pronoun meaning "this"
- 事故 - noun meaning "accident"
- の - particle that indicates possession or relationship between words
- 発生 - noun meaning "occurrence" or "appearance"
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 予期せぬ - adjective meaning "unexpected" or "unpredictable"
- もの - noun meaning "thing" or "object"
- でした - verb "to be" in the polite past
この機械は故障しています。
Kono kikai wa koshou shiteimasu
This machine is defective.
This machine is broken.
- この - indicates that what follows is something close or related to the speaker
- 機械 - machine
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 故障 - failure, defect
- しています - polite form of the verb "suru" (to do) in continuous form, indicating that the machine is defective
故郷に帰りたい。
Furusato ni kaeritai
I want to go back to my hometown.
I want to go home.
- 故郷 (kokyou) - means "homeland" or "hometown"
- に (ni) - a particle that indicates the target or destination of the action
- 帰りたい (kaeritai) - a verb that means "want to come back"
故郷に帰りたいです。
Kokyō ni kaeritai desu
I want to go back to my hometown.
I want to go home.
- 故郷 (kokyou) - means "homeland" or "hometown"
- に (ni) - a particle that indicates the place where something happens
- 帰りたい (kaeritai) - a verb that means "want to come back"
- です (desu) - a polite w4Y of speaking
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "the end (deceased)" é "(故) ko". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
