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N4 · 6 strokes · — · Irodori #426 · Elementary 2 L18
考
consider, think over
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Readings
- On’yomi
- コウ
- Kun’yomi
- かんが・え、かんが・える
Example words
考
かんが・え
consider
考
コウ
Typical reading practice — consider
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 6-stroke character meaning "consider" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "consider" (考) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
考える (かんがえる) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in 考える (かんがえる) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: かんが・え、かんが・える — often used in native Japanese words (like 考える). On'yomi: コウ — common in compound words (熟語).