N1
功 meaning and readings
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Kanji
功
N1
- Meaning
- merit, merit
- Onyomi
- コウ、ク
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 功 = 工 + 力。
Story
功 is analyzed as a combination of 工 (machining, machining, process), 力 (strength) and denotes merit, merit.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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