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Base adverb form. Used to indicate manner or method, similar to 'in this way' or 'like this'. Often paired with verbs, e.g., 『こうする』 (kou suru, 'to do like this').
Theme
In a cooking class, User and their instructor Mika are learning how to make miso soup, and Mika demonstrates the proper technique.
こう
こう
like this / this way
Core Language Building BlocksAdverbs & Connectors
Memory Hook
Think of 'こう' (kou) as pointing 'this way' with a 'koala' — the koala shows you how to do it like this!
Cultural Note
『こう』 (kou, 'like this') is commonly used in daily conversations to demonstrate or explain actions, such as in instructions or storytelling.
Forms
Base: こうBase adverb form. Used to indicate manner or method, similar to 'in this way' or 'like this'. Often paired with verbs, e.g., 『こうする』 (kou suru, 'to do like this').