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庶
On'yomi
ショ
SHO
commoner · all · bastard
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of roof and fire. Nourishing many with house fire.
Symbolism
Common people, general affairs, many. Represents many people.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Small joy
Component Breakdown
庶=
广廿灬
cliff + 廿 + fire
Words & Expressions
Words written with 庶
庶民しょみんcommon people
庶務しょむgeneral affairs
庶民的しょみんてきfolksy
Four-Character Compounds
庶民の味
しょみんのあじ
The taste of common people; Simple flavors loved by ordinary people
Anime & Manga
俺がお嬢様学校に「庶民サンプル」としてゲッツされた件
Shomin Sample
A well-known work with 庶 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 庶 mean in Japanese?
庶 means commoner, all, bastard.
How do you read 庶?
On'yomi: ショ (SHO).
How many strokes does 庶 have?
庶 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 广 (dotted cliff).
Is 庶 a good kanji for a tattoo?
庶 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means commoner, all, bastard. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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