功 Kanji – achievement
The Japanese kanji 功 can mean achievement, merits, success, honor, credit.
Meaning and Readings
How is 功 read?
功 has the onyomi readings コウ, ク and the kunyomi reading いさお.
In romaji, these readings can be written as kou, ku, isao.
Common Japanese Words Using 功
These common Japanese words contain 功. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 功績（こうせき） — achievement, meritorious deed, distinguished service, contribution
- 功名（こうみょう） — great achievement, glorious deed, (gaining) fame, (earning) distinction
- 功労（こうろう） — meritorious deed, services
- 成功（せいこう） — success, achievement
- 大成功（だいせいこう） — great success, huge success
- 年功（ねんこう） — long service
- 年功序列（ねんこうじょれつ） — seniority by length of service
- 奏功（そうこう） — success, achievement, fruition