Japanese

しょ
Meaning: various; several; many
Part of Speech: Prefix Alternative Readings: もろ

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Handwriting

諸

Example sentences

At the meeting, various problems currently being faced were discussed.
江戸時代の参勤交代は、諸大名の財政を大きく圧迫した。
The Sankin-kotai system of the Edo period greatly pressured the finances of the various daimyo.

Usage Notes

A prefix used to indicate plurality or variety, similar to 'various' or 'all the' in English.

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