【こう】

Frequency rank: 13,982. – 14,035. (for form こう: 237.)
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. carapace; shell
  2. 1st in rank; grade A
  3. instep; back of hand
  4. the A party (e.g. in a contract); the first party; plaintiff (label in legal documents)lawsee also
Forms
  • 【こう】Frequency rank: 13,982. – 14,035.
  • こうFrequency rank: 237.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. carapace; shell
    2. This meaning refers to the hard protective outer covering of certain animals, such as turtles or crustaceans. It is used in contexts relating to biology or anatomy.
    The turtle's shell is very hard.
    Look at the crab's carapace.
  2. 1st in rank; grade A
    3. This meaning indicates a high level of quality or rank. It is often used in academic or professional contexts to signify excellence or superiority.
    He always receives grade A results.
    That product is of grade A quality.
  3. instep; back of hand
    4. This meaning refers to specific parts of the body. It is used in anatomical or medical contexts when discussing parts of the feet or hands.
    The instep of my foot hurts.
    There is a cut on the back of my hand.
  4. the A party (e.g. in a contract); the first party; plaintiff (label in legal documents)
    5. This meaning is used in legal contexts to denote the primary participant in a contract or legal document. It signifies the party that initiates legal action or is primarily responsible.
    The contract specifies the A party.
    In the trial, the A party participated as the plaintiff.
Generated collocations (experimental)
carapace; shellhigh-pitched voicehard to distinguish between A and B; difficult to judgethyroid glandこうしんえつ甲信越Kōshin'etsu region (in Japan)Kōfu (capital of Yamanashi Prefecture)beetlefirst grade; Grade Adeck (of a ship)worth; result; meritthe A party in a contractinstep; back of the handwarrior of rank A
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