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庄
On'yomi
ショウ・ソ・ソウ・ホウ
SHOU / SO / SOU / HOU
level · in the country · manor · village · hamlet
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
庄=
广土
cliff + earth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and earth. Manor on land.
Symbolism
Village headman, rural, manor. Represents village.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Thinking of one's country
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
庄屋の責任
しょうやのせきにん
The village head's responsibility
Duty borne as the representative of a village
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 庄 mean in Japanese?
庄 means level, in the country, manor, village, hamlet.
How do you read 庄?
On'yomi: ショウ、ソ、ソウ、ホウ (SHOU, SO, SOU, HOU).
How many strokes does 庄 have?
庄 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).
Is 庄 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 庄 (level, in the country, manor, village, hamlet) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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