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thigh, crotch

JLPT N1 8 strokes
Kun'yomi
また・もも
On'yomi

股 means "thigh, crotch". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 8 strokes. It is read また・もも in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

股 in example sentences

  • かのじょうちまただ。

    Kanojo wa uchimata da.

    She is pigeon-toed.

  • メアリーはふたまたをかけている。

    Mearii wa futamata o kakete iru.

    Mary has two boyfriends.

  • トムって、ふたまたかけてるのよ。

    Tomu tte, futamata kaketeruno yo.

    Tom has two girlfriends.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 股 mean?
股 means "thigh, crotch". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 股 have?
股 is written in 8 strokes.
How is 股 read?
It is read また・もも in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and コ in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 股?
股 is a JLPT N1 kanji.