劫

Readings

Kana: こう、ごう

Romaji: kou, gou

Definitions

noun

1

kalpa (eon, aeon)

(Buddhist term)

2

ko (in Go, the arrangement that allows for the eternal capture and recapture of the same stones)

Note: word usually written using kana alone

Kanji

劫

Readings: コウ、 ゴウ、 キョウ、 おびや.かす

Meanings: threat, long ages

Example Sentences

パーティーに着(き)ていく服(ふく)を選(えら)ぶのはおっくうだ。

➥It's a hassle trying to decide what to wear to the party.

休(やす)みが長過(ながす)ぎると、仕事(しごと)に戻(もど)るのがおっくうになる。

➥Too long a holiday makes one reluctant to start work again.