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曽
On'yomi
ソウ・ソ・ゾウ
SOU / SO / ZOU
Kun'yomi
かつ・かつて・すなわち
katsu / katsute / sunawachi
formerly · once · before · ever · never · ex-
Details
Stroke Order
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of eight and sun. Previously.
Symbolism
Great-grandfather, once, past. Represents once.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
曽祖父の代から
そうそふのだいから
Since the great-grandfather's time
Continuing from three generations ago
Related Figures & Stories
曽禰好忠
Name contains 曽
Sone no Yoshitada was a Japanese waka poet of the mid-Heian period.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“formerly”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 曽 mean in Japanese?
曽 means formerly, once, before, ever, never, ex-.
How do you read 曽?
On'yomi: ソウ、ソ、ゾウ (SOU, SO, ZOU). Kun'yomi: かつ、かつて、すなわち (katsu, katsute, sunawachi).
How many strokes does 曽 have?
曽 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 曰 (say).
Is 曽 a good kanji for a tattoo?
曽 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means formerly, once, before, ever, never, ex-. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.