薨 こう Meanings Noun death (of a nobleman, etc.) Kanji 薨 die. Read as コウ. Words containing 薨 薨去 (こうきょ) death (of a nobleman, Imperial family member, etc.) 薨ずる (こうずる) to die (of a nobleman, etc.) 薨逝 (こうせい) death (of a nobleman) And 1 more. Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists