Definition of (こく)

こく

こく

koku

noun
1.
period of time (usu. a period of approx. two hours corresponding to one of the signs of the Chinese zodiac)(historical term)
2.
carving, engraving, cutting, mincing(only relevant for 刻)
3.
victory(only relevant for 剋)
4.
strictness, cruelty
Other readings:
【こく】
Related Kanji
engrave, cut fine, chop, hash, mince, time, carving
victory