Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
speech + 者
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and person. All who speak.
Symbolism
Various countries, everyone, many. Represents many things.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
諸行無常
しょぎょうむじょう
all things must pass; all worldly things are impermanent; all things must pass
諸説紛々
しょせつふんぷん
divergent opinions abound; opinion is divided; there are many rumors afloat; divergent opinions abound
諸事万端
しょじばんたん
everything; all things; everything
諸国漫遊
しょこくまんゆう
tour around the country; travelling to various provinces; tour around the country
諸子百家
しょしひゃっか
Hundred Schools of Thought (during China's Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period); Hundred Schools of Thought (during China's Spring and Autumn period and Warring States period)
諸法無我
しょほうむが
idea that all things in the universe lack their own unchangeable substances; idea that all things in the universe lack their own unchangeable substances
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 諸 mean in Japanese?
諸 means various, many, several, together.
How do you read 諸?
On'yomi: ショ (SHO). Kun'yomi: もろ (moro).
How many strokes does 諸 have?
諸 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 諸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 諸 (various, many, several, together) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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