侯 — Marquis / Lord / Daimyo

Master (高手)こう

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侯 (readings: こう; Japanese kanji) means “Marquis / Lord / Daimyo”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 諸侯 (feudal lords).

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What does 侯 mean?

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Kanji	侯
Meaning	Marquis / Lord / Daimyo
Readings	こう
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	諸侯 (feudal lords)

How to read 侯

侯 is read こう depending on the word.

Words with 侯

諸侯chư hầu

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Updated: 2026-07-22