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11 partial word matches found in search 'こう-'
1. in this way (used for something or someone close to the speaker, including the speaker himself, or for the opinions of the speaker); thus; such  (see also: 然う, ああ, 如何; often written with kana only)
interjection (kandoushi)
2. uh... (interjection used as a verbal pause)  (often written with kana only)
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manuscript; version; draft
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noun, noun (suffix)
marquis; lord; daimyo
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1
noun
efficacy; benefit; efficiency; effect; result; success
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noun, noun (suffix)
1. child
2. young (animal)  (see also: )
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counter
1. counter for articles
2. counter for military units  (usu. 個)
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noun
1. carapace; shell
2. 1st in rank; grade A
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Most common form: っこ
suffix
1. doing; in such a state  (see also: 慣れっこ, ぺちゃんこ; abbreviation)
2. doing together; contest; match  (see also: 睨めっこ)
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noun
arc
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auxiliary verb
1. indicates speculation  (after the imperfective form of certain verbs and adjectives)
2. indicates will
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noun
cormorant (Phalacrocoracidae spp.)
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2 words found matching 'こう-' when conjugated
director (highest of the four administrative positions of the ritsuryo system); chief  (see also: 四等官; archaic)
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Godan verb with `u' ending (special class), transitive verb
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
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