The reading こうかつ is correct, using the On'yomi for 狡 (コウ) and 猾 (カツ). Incorrect readings like こうこつ or きこう misread either 猾 or 狡. This adjective describes someone who is cunning, sly, and uses deceptive cleverness for their own advantage.
「こうかつ」は狡(コウ)と猾(カツ)の音読みです。「こうこつ」や「きこう」は猾または狡の誤読です。ずる賢く、悪知恵に長けている様子を表します。
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