こう

Meanings

Meanings are shown in English (JMdict).

1. 1

   adverb

   in this way; like this; so; thus

   usually written using kana alone

   Note: used for something or someone close to the speaker, including the speaker himself, or for the opinions of the speaker

   See also: そうSee also: ああSee also: どう

   違(ちが)いはこうだ。つまり、彼(かれ)のほうが君(きみ)よりよく働(はたら)くのだ。

   • The difference is this: he works harder than you.

   Words:違(ちが)いはこうだつまり彼(かれ)の方(ほう)が君(きみ)よりよく働(はたら)くのだ

   Verified

   問(もん)題(だい)はこうです。

   • The question is this.

   Words:問(もん)題(だい)はこうです

2. 2

   this (much); so

   usually written using kana alone

   こう暑(あつ)いと何(なに)もできない。

   • When it's this hot, I can't do anything.

   Words:こう暑(あつ)い何(なに)もできる

   Verified
3. 3

   interjection

   uh; er; mm; well

   usually written using kana alone

   Note: interjection used as a verbal pause

   こう、なんというか。

   • Uh, how should I put it.

   Words:こうなんというか

   Verified

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