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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of small, cover, and mouth. Still continuing.
Symbolism
Premature, noble, moreover. Represents still and revere.
Component Breakdown
⺌ + 冋
Words & Expressions
Words written with 尚
Four-Character Compounds
時期尚早
じきしょうそう
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
Anime & Manga
南号尚风
Nan Hao Shang Feng
A well-known work with 尚 in its Japanese title.
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Name contains 尚
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Name contains 尚
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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?
尚 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means esteem, furthermore, still, yet. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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