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KANJI
flood
vast, deluge, immense
Kun'yomi
On'yomi
こうkou
Example sentences
せいこうずいさいはつふせぐため、あらたなすいたいさくこうじた。
The government implemented new flood control measures to prevent the recurrence of floods.
おおあめにより、そのいきしんこくこうずいわれた。
Due to heavy rain, that region was hit by a severe flood.
まいねん、このかわこうずいのリスクがたかいため、じゅうみんけいかいおこたらない。
Every year, as this river has a high risk of flooding, residents do not neglect their vigilance.

Practice exercises

1
Answer
こう
2
Answer
flooddelugeinundation
3
ふく
great happiness, immense good fortune
Answer
こうふく
4
だい
vast, immense, extensive
Answer
こうだい
5
ずい
flood
Answer
こうずい
6
しょう
large temple bell, great bell
Answer
こうしょう