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姜 (こう) — Chinese surname | Kumi Dictionary

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Kanji
姜

姜

姜こう

Chinese surname

Kanji Core Concepts KMT109 strokes

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Kun'yomi

こう

On'yomi

キョウガ

Nanori

かん

Chinese surnameginger

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Concepts using this kanji

ginger (Zingiber officinale)

ginger tea

warm sake with grated ginger (effective against colds)

pork fried with ginger

ginger tea

powdered ginger

vinegar mixed with ginger juice and soy sauce, etc.

soy sauce mixed with grated ginger

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