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Shou
Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare This Page Copy Shou

  • Hiraganatip:しょう
  • Katakanatip:ショウ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 2,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Shou, Sho, Shoh, Shō

Kanji Names & Meanings - 27 variations

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Shou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare松 - Shou -Copy 松

means "pine tree."

  • Pine Tree - A tall evergreen tree of the pine family, often seen as a symbol of longevity and prosperity.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 700

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Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare庄 - Shou -Copy 庄

means "village, manor, hamlet."

  • Village Or Rural Area - A village or rural area, typically one with a small population.

  • Manor Or Estate - A large estate or manor, usually owned by a wealthy family.

  • Remnant Of A Place Name - A place name that has been retained from a previous era.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 500

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Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare正 - Shou -Copy 正

means "correct, right, proper."

  • Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.

  • Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.

  • Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.

  • New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.

  • Target - The center of a target.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200

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Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare萎 - Shou -Copy 萎

means "萎 (い) : wilt, wither, shrink."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 60

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Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare蒋 - Shou -Copy 蒋

means "perennial herb of the poaceae family. national name from the ancient chinese zhou dynasty."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 40

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare昌 - Shou -Copy 昌

means "prosperity, thriving, flourishing."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare章 - Shou -Copy 章

means "chapter, section, article."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare翔 - Shou -Copy 翔

means "soar, fly, glide."

  • To Soar - To fly through the air with grace and ease.

  • To Fly Around - To move in circles or loops in the air.

  • To Go Forth With Both Hands Outstretched - To move forward with determination and confidence.

  • To Circle - To turn around and look back.

  • To Be Discerning - To be able to make wise decisions based on careful consideration.

  • To Be Detailed - To be thorough and precise in one's work.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare鍾 - Shou -Copy 鍾

means "gathering. to assemble."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

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Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare商 - Shou -Copy 商

means "commerce, trade, business."

  • To Bargain, Negotiate - To engage in the exchange of goods and services for money or other goods and services.

  • Merchant - A person who engages in the exchange of goods and services for money or other goods and services.

  • To Measure, Estimate - To compare and consider by using calculations.

  • Answer Of Division - The value obtained by dividing.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare肖 - Shou -Copy 肖

means "resemblance, portrait, likeness."

  • Resemble - To have a similar shape, form, or appearance.

  • Imitate - To take on the characteristics of another.

  • Resemble - To make something look like something else.

  • Represent - To stand for or symbolize something.

  • Small - Of a size that is less than average.

  • Decline - To become weaker or less in amount.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare熊 - Shou -Copy 熊

means "bear, wild animal."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare焦 - Shou -Copy 焦

means "anxious, impatient, in a hurry."

  • To Burn - To become charred or blackened by burning.

  • To Yearn - To feel a strong desire or longing for something.

  • To Agitate - To cause to be troubled or anxious.

  • To Irritate - To cause to feel annoyed or impatient.

  • To Urge - To press or push for something.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare陳 - Shou -Copy 陳

means "exhibit, display, old, stale."

  • Arrange - To arrange in a flat, orderly manner.

  • State - To state or express.

  • Old - To be old or antiquated.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare邵 - Shou -Copy 邵

means "the name of a place in ancient china's jin dynasty."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare荘 - Shou -Copy 荘

means "villa, manor, country house."

  • Solemn - Having a dignified and serious manner.

  • Strict - Having or enforcing strict discipline.

  • Respectful - Showing respect and deference.

  • Countryside - Rural areas away from cities.

  • Village - A small community in a rural area.

  • Hamlet - A small village or group of houses.

  • Mansion - A large and impressive house.

  • Villa - A large and luxurious house.

  • Store - A business that sells goods or services.

  • Emporium - A large and impressive store.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare敞 - Shou -Copy 敞

means "high. wide. having a good view."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare趙 - Shou -Copy 趙
  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare潮 - Shou -Copy 潮

means "tide, current, salt water."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare鐘 - Shou -Copy 鐘

means "bell, chime."

  • Bell - A percussion instrument made of bronze.

  • Fishing Bell - A large bell suspended from a rope.

  • Timekeeper Bell - A bell that announces the time.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare盛 - Shou -Copy 盛

means "to heap up, to pile up, to serve (food) generously."

  • To Fill A Container - To fill a container with something, such as food or liquid.

  • To Pile Up High - To stack something in a high pile.

  • Offerings To The Gods - Items offered to the gods as a form of worship.

  • Vigorous - Having a lot of energy or enthusiasm.

  • To Enliven - To make something more lively or exciting.

  • To Compound Medicine - To mix and prepare medicine for consumption.

  • Mating Season - The period of time when animals are sexually active.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare井 - Shou -Copy 井

means "well, water hole, pit."

  • Well, Wellhead - A well or wellhead is a structure built to contain and provide access to a natural underground water source.

  • Street - A street is a public thoroughfare in a built environment, typically paved and marked by buildings on either side.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare周 - Shou -Copy 周

means "circumference, lap, perimeter."

  • Surroundings - Refers to the area around something.

  • Everywhere - To go everywhere, to cover everywhere.

  • Circulate - To go around, to make a round.

  • Rescue - To help, to save.

  • Fulfill - To match, to harmonize.

  • Corner - A place where a road or path bends and enters.

  • Dynasty - The name of an ancient Chinese dynasty.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare姜 - Shou -Copy 姜

means "name of a river. ginger."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare諸 - Shou -Copy 諸
  • Householdstip: under 10

- Shou -

Click to speech しょうAdd to Last Names FavoritesShare唱 - Shou -Copy 唱

means "chant, recite, sing."

  • Praise - To speak of someone or something in a positive way.

  • Recite - To read aloud from a written text.

  • Sing - To produce musical sounds with the voice, usually following a set of words or a melody.

  • Chant - To sing or speak words rhythmically, often in a religious or ceremonial context.

  • Householdstip: under 10

means "consent, acquiesce, hear, understand."

  • Receive - To take something that is offered with both hands.

  • Accept - To receive something with humility.

  • Inherit - To take over something from someone else.

  • Listen - To humbly hear something.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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