故 Kanji – happenstance
The Japanese kanji 故 can mean happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently.
Meaning and Readings
How is 故 read?
故 has the onyomi reading コ and the kunyomi readings ゆえ, ふるい, もと.
In romaji, these readings can be written as ko, yue, furui, moto.
Common Japanese Words Using 故
These common Japanese words contain 故. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 何故なら（なぜなら） — because, the reason is, if you want to know why
- 何故ならば（なぜならば） — because, for, the reason why is ...
- 故に（ゆえに） — therefore, consequently
- 故意（こい） — intent, intention, bad faith
- 故国（ここく） — one's native land
- 故事（こじ） — historical event, ancient event
- 故障（こしょう） — fault, trouble, breakdown, failure, being out of order
- 故人（こじん） — the deceased, the departed
- 交通事故（こうつうじこ） — traffic accident
- 事故（じこ） — accident, incident, trouble