A Good Job

"A Good Job" by Nao

kō, ku

This character mainly means “a good job.”

We use the word “kō” in idiomatic expressions. Verbs that follow this word are rather formal and not used in daily conversations. For example, “kō wo togeru” means to accomplish a reputable thing. The verb togeru means “to accomplish.” It sounds classical.

One of the most popular words including this character is “seikō” meaning success. The verb seikōsuru means “to succeed.” The sei of seikō means “to become” or “to achieve.”

Here are some other examples:

• kōmyō … fame
• nenkō … seniority
• kōri teki na … utilitarian (Utilitarianism is kōrishugi. Shugi is the suffix “–ism.”)

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1. Draw the horizontal stroke.
2. Draw the vertical stroke.
3. Draw the quasi-horizontal stroke. Sweep the stroke toward the beginning of the next stroke.
4. Begin to draw the right-hand side of the character. Draw the hook with an upward turn.
5. Draw the sweeping stroke from the top.

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