社稷
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 社稷
1
しゃしょく only
state; country; nation
2
tutelary deity; god of grain
Kanji in this Word
社
7 strokes
Frequency: 21
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
company
firm
office
association
shrine
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
やしろ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
こそ
稷
15 strokes
Meanings
millet
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
きび
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