Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 初夜(しょや) in Japanese

初夜
Kana Reading
しょや
Romaji
shoya
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    first night; first watch of the night; bridal night


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

8 strokes

night, evening

On'Yomi: ヤ

Kun'Yomi: よ, よる

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JLPT 3

7 strokes

first time, beginning

On'Yomi: ショ

Kun'Yomi: はじ.め, はじ.めて, はつ, はつ-, うい-, -そ.める, -ぞ.め

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