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On'yomi
ショウ・ソ・ソウ・ホウ
SHOU / SO / SOU / HOU

level · in the country · manor · village · hamlet

Details

Strokes6
Frequency#1693
Radical广dotted cliff(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes6

Component Breakdown

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广

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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