This kanji as a noun means high, expensive, amount, quantity, etc. As a verb it can mean to rise or to raise.

on readings:
  • kou
kun readings:
  • taka
examples:
kōdo seichō high growth
kōkan high government offical/office
koukou high school
kousoku douro expressway
kouyou uplift, surge
saikou best
takai expensive
zandaka balance

links:
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Last ∆ on 26 June 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.