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こう

rarely used kanji formな adjectiveadjective (generic)nounnoun (generic)

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Meanings

  • clever, intelligent, bright, smart, wise, sensible, shrewd
  • well-behaved (esp. of children and pets), obedient, good

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Example sentences

あの本当ほんとう利口りこうだね。

That child is really clever, isn't she.

利口りこういぬはすぐに命令めいれいおぼえる。

A smart dog quickly learns commands.

彼女かのじょ利口りこうって、トラブルをけた。

She acted wisely and avoided trouble.

あんな利口りこう子供こどもたことがない。

I've never seen such a bright child.

利口りこうなやりかた問題もんだい解決かいけつしたほうが、ながれば得策とくさくだ。

Solving problems in a shrewd manner is, in the long run, the wiser course of action.