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序章

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

ょしょう
Noun
Freq #32623
1

preface; foreword; introduction; introductory chapter

2

beginning; start

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 1160
JLPT N1
Grade 5

Meanings

preface
beginning
order
precedence
occasion
chance
incidentally

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つい.で
ついで
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
つぐ
11 strokes
Frequency: 990
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

badge
chapter
composition
poem
design

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
あや
ふみ
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