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marquis, lord

JLPT N1 9 strokes
On'yomi
コウ

侯 means "marquis, lord". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 9 strokes. Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is コウ. It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

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Common questions

What does the kanji 侯 mean?
侯 means "marquis, lord". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 侯 have?
侯 is written in 9 strokes.
How is 侯 read?
Its on'yomi (Sino-Japanese) reading is コウ.
What JLPT level is 侯?
侯 is a JLPT N1 kanji.