Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 士農工商(しのうこうしょう) in Japanese

士農工商
Kana Reading
しのうこうしょう
Romaji
shinōkōshō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    hierarchy of samurai, farmers, artisans, and merchants in Edo society


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

3 strokes

gentleman, samurai, samurai radical (no. 33)

On'Yomi: シ

Kun'Yomi: さむらい

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JLPT 3

11 strokes

make a deal, selling, dealing in, merchant

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: あきな.う

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JLPT 2

13 strokes

agriculture, farmers

On'Yomi: ノウ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 4

3 strokes

craft, construction, katakana e radical (no. 48)

On'Yomi: コウ, ク, グ

Kun'Yomi:

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