コウ

コウ

"コウ" can mean "happiness," "filial piety," or serve as a reading for various kanji depending on context.

Here, 'コウモリ' represents 'bat', an animal, utilizing 'コウ' within a compound word.

今朝は空が綺麗に晴れていて、コウモリを見つけることはありませんでした。

This morning, the sky was beautifully clear, and I did not find any bats.

In this example, 'コウ進' refers to advancement, showcasing 'コウ' as a prefix indicating progress or heightening.

技術がコウ進しつつ世界が近づいているように感じます。

I feel as if the world is getting closer as technology advances.

Here, 'コウ考' uses 'コウ' as a prefix meaning 'deep' or 'careful', enhancing the verb '考える' (to think).

彼は問題について慎重にコウ考した上で、結論を出しました。

He carefully considered the problem before reaching a conclusion.