Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (じょ) in Japanese

Kana Reading
じょ
Romaji
jo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    order; ordering
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    beginning; start
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    foreword; preface; introduction
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    (in gagaku or noh) opening of a song


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

7 strokes

preface, beginning, order, precedence, occasion, chance, incidentally

On'Yomi: ジョ

Kun'Yomi: つい.で, ついで

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