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

ょう
Noun
Freq #42876
1

shō; traditional unit of volume, approx. 1.8 litres

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 2077
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

measuring box
1.8 liter

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ます
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
のぼる
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