consider, think over
考 centers on the act of thinking deeply about something: considering, reflecting, or thinking over a matter carefully.
考 is traditionally explained as combining 耂 (old person) and 丂 (a bent shape), suggesting an old person bent over in thought or examination.
The top 耂 looks like an old person leaning on a cane, and the bottom 丂 is a bent shape. Picture an elderly scholar bent over a desk, deeply considering a problem.
For コウ, imagine a thoughtful person considering a problem while holding a cup of コーヒー (coffee): the first syllable コー cues コウ, and the deep thinking fits the meaning.
thinking; thought; view; opinion; concept
to think (about, of); to think over; to ponder; to contemplate; to reflect (on); to meditate (on)
reference; consultation
way of thinking; point of view; opinion; approach (e.g. to a problem); attitude
thought; consideration; thinking
consideration; taking into account
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
selection; choice; screening
note (for reference); remarks; N.B.
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception; invention
thought
archaeology; archeology
study of antiquities; archaeology; archeology
reconsideration
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; worry
investigation into historical evidence; study of historical artifacts
careful consideration; deliberation; thinking over carefully
study (of); discussion; discourse; inquiry; research article; academic paper
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
examination; consideration; test; quiz