N1
后 meaning and readings
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Kanji
后
N1
- Meaning
- queen, empress, back
- Onyomi
- コウ
- Kunyomi
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- Formula
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Story
后 shows The Empress walking in long clothes (𠂆) that drag on the ground, and means 'queen, empress, back'.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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