also: こうず
good fortune; good deed; curious matter
A somewhat literary noun that can mean a fortunate event, a virtuous act, or something intriguing. The 'curious' sense is less common and often appears in set phrases like 好事家 (こうずか, a dilettante or person with unusual tastes).
His success is not mere good fortune but the result of hard work.
Good deeds are known even without going out of the gate. (proverb)
Among connoisseurs, that antique is traded at a high price.
Standard kanji spelling. The reading こうじ is the most common.
Rare reading; mostly found in classical or literary contexts.
Composed of 好 (good, like) and 事 (thing, matter). The reading こうず is an older, less common variant.