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俗称

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

くしょう
Noun
Freq #45064
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

common name; popular name

2

secular name (of a Buddhist monk)

Kanji in this Word

9 strokes
Frequency: 1610
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

vulgar
customs
manners
worldliness
mundane things

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゾク
10 strokes
Frequency: 985
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

appellation
praise
admire
name
title
fame

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たた.える
とな.える
あ.げる
かな.う
はか.り
はか.る
ほめ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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