故

こ

Meanings

1. Prefix the late; the deceased

Kanji

• 故 cause. Read as コ.

Example sentences

• 彼は病気になった。それ故外国行きをあきらめた。
  He became sick. That's why he gave up going abroad.

Words containing 故

• 事故 (じこ) accident
• 故障 (こしょう) fault
• 交通事故 (こうつうじこ) traffic accident

And 117 more.

Word lists

• JLPT N1

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