Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (しょう) in Japanese

Kana Reading
しょう
Romaji
shō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    suffix
    Meaning
    minister of state


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

9 strokes

inter-, mutual, together, each other, minister of state, councillor, aspect, phase, physiognomy

On'Yomi: ソウ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: あい-

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