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Kanji Grade 5 - 故

Kanji character Grade 5 故. Writing practice along with onyomi and kunyomi readings.

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Kanji Grade 5 - 故
About
happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently
Kun: ゆえ、 ふる.い、 もと
On: コ
9 strokes
Radical: rap 攴 (攵)
Parts: 十 口 攵 乞
 
Onyomi
故 【コ】 the late, the deceased
物故 【ブッコ】 death (of a person)
人身事故 【ジンシンジコ】 accident resulting in personal injury or death (esp. traffic, rail, etc.)
 
Kunyomi
故 【ゆえ】 reason, cause, circumstances
故に 【ゆえに】 therefore, consequently