興


This kanji means interest, entertainment, liveliness, or prosperity. Asa verb it can also mean flourish, prosper, revive, or retrieve

on readings:
  • kō
  • kyō
kun readings:
  • oko
examples:
興行 kōgyō entertainment industry, performance
興業 kōgyō industrial enterprise
興信所 kōshinjo detective agency
興味 kyōmi interest
興味深い kyōmibukai very interesting
興味津々 kyōmi-shinshin very interesting
即興 sokkyō improvised, ad-lib

links:
Wiktionary
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Last ∆ on 28 February 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.