Word details

丞相

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 丞相

Dictionary

Entry

ょうしょう
Noun
Freq #51665
1

Historical term

prime minister (in ancient China)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

help

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すく.う
たす.ける
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
すけ
9 strokes
Frequency: 45
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

inter-
mutual
together
each other
minister of state
councillor
aspect
phase
physiognomy

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソウ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あい-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おう
さが
すけ

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