What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "告"?

The kanji "告" belongs to JLPT N3 and means "Revelation, Tell, Inform, Announce". Its Onyomi is "コク (koku)" and Kunyomi is "つ (tsu)".

JLPT N3

告

Revelation, Tell, Inform, Announce

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "告"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "牛 (cow/ox) + 口 (mouth)". Mnemonic Story: "Imagine a humble "cow" (牛) with an unexpectedly articulate "mouth" (口). This magical cow starts to **announce** profound truths, sharing a sudden **revelation** with everyone. It uses its mouth to **tell** tales that no ordinary cow could, informing all who listen."

Onyomi

コク (koku)

Kunyomi

つ (tsu)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

牛 (cow/ox) + 口 (mouth)

📖 Mnemonic Story

Imagine a humble "cow" (牛) with an unexpectedly articulate "mouth" (口). This magical cow starts to **announce** profound truths, sharing a sudden **revelation** with everyone. It uses its mouth to **tell** tales that no ordinary cow could, informing all who listen.

💡 Quick Hint: Cow mouth announce

Essential N3 Vocabulary

報告

ほうこく

Report, Inform

こうこく

告げる

つげる

To tell, To announce

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "告"

会議で進捗状況を＿＿＿＿＿しました。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 報告は「ほうこく」と読みます。
English: Report/inform is read as 'houkoku'.

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