The difference between the two are that they're the on and kun readings of the character. The gou reading is the on'yomi and approximates the Chinese pronunciation. ai-/au-/multiple others is the kun and is the Japanese sound linked to the Chinese symbol (and its meaning).
Oh Hamilton, Hamilton, how amazing is Hamilton? If you haven't heard the music yet then get hold of a recording, because while the libretto is wonderful some parts of it only really come properly alive when you hear the rhythms.
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