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On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
なお
nao

esteem · furthermore · still · yet

Details

Strokes8
Frequency#1531
Radicalsmall(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes8

Component Breakdown

=

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 尚 mean in Japanese?

尚 means esteem, furthermore, still, yet.

How do you read 尚?

On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: なお (nao).

How many strokes does 尚 have?

尚 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 小 (small).

Is 尚 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 尚 (esteem, furthermore, still, yet) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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