KanjiSchool
候
候 (readings: こう; Japanese kanji) means “season / symptom”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 天候 (weather).
What does 候 mean?
| Kanji | 候 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | season / symptom |
| Readings | こう |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 候
候 is read こう depending on the word.
Example words with 候
| Example | 天候 (weather) |
|---|
Practice writing 候 — free
See 候's stroke order, take a quiz, and add it to your spaced-repetition review. KanjiSchool teaches all 1,026 Kyōiku kanji through real stories and news.
Start free — no credit card →
Updated: 2026-07-14