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On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
なお
nao

esteem · furthermore · still · yet

peaceful

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⺌ + 冋

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of small, cover, and mouth. Still continuing.

Symbolism

Premature, noble, moreover. Represents still and revere.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

時期尚早

じきしょうそう

premature; premature

読書尚友

どくしょしょうゆう

by reading books you can count the wise philosophers of the past as friends; by reading books you can count the wise philosophers of the past as friends

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