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Meaning of (じょう) in Japanese

JLPT 3
Kana Reading
じょう
Romaji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun, used as a suffix
    Meaning
    from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); in the field of; being of the type of
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; on; above
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    first volume (e.g. book)
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), prefix
    Meaning
    superior quality; best; top; high class
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    going up
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    governmental; imperial
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    presenting; showing
  • Parts of speech
    prefix
    Meaning
    ana- (medical, biol.)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

3 strokes

above, up

On'Yomi: ジョウ, ショウ, シャン

Kun'Yomi: うえ, -うえ, うわ-, かみ, あ.げる, -あ.げる, あ.がる, -あ.がる, あ.がり, -あ.がり, のぼ.る, のぼ.り, のぼ.せる, のぼ.す, よ.す

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