Kanji
Readingしょ
Frequency52%
Used in (821 in total)
document; official papers
book; document; calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship; handwriting; letter
library (usu. single-room); small library
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
book; volume
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
reading (books)
study; library; den; home office; reading room
librarian
library; book storage; stack room; archive (file)
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
(written) contract; agreement
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
bookshop; bookstore
note left by a dead person; suicide note; testamentary letter; posthumous work
book; publication
banning of books; banned book
text; script; this book
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
collection of books; (personal) library
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
bookshelf; bookcase
(written) proposal
minister's secretary
old book; rare book; classic; secondhand book; used book
secondhand bookshop; antiquarian bookshop
ebook; e-book; electronic book; digital book
sealed letter
(written) work; book; writings
written request; request for ...; application for ...
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
calligraphy
simplified receipt with a blank line to be filled out with the customer's name (used specifically for claiming expenses); hand-written receipt
protocol; written evidence; record (investigation, interrogation, etc.); preliminary memo; charge sheet
study; library; bookstore; bookshop; publishing company
(printed) instructions; manual; explanatory leaflet (pamphlet, note); description
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
certificate (usually of proof of something); credentials
decree; directive
written oath; covenant; pledge
drawing room; study; publishing house; writing alcove
wanted poster; wanted person bulletin; search instructions
secret message
written application
plan; protocol; manifest; program
document (of proof); certificate; paper; bond; deed
technical book; specialized book; treatise
(written) petition
Nihon Shoki; Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
title deed; certificate of title
written form
avid reader; bookworm
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
letter (e.g. of complaint); letter to the editor; letter from a reader; contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
Book of the Dead (ancient Egypt)
graduation certificate; diploma; testamur
carrier pigeon; homing pigeon
fair copy; clean copy
history book
identification papers; ID; piece of identification; identity document
dubious document; anonymous document containing defamatory statements
written explanation; written apology
filing (documents, etc.)
typeface; style of handwriting; calligraphic style
(act of) writing on a blackboard
new book; 17x11 cm paperback book
official document; archives
medical certificate
letter of consent; letter of intent; agreement document
medical book; medical journal
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
novelizing; novelising; adapting a movie, game, etc. into a book
specification document
prescribed form (of writing); format
original document (not a copy or adaptation); book in its original language (esp. a European language)
(written) proposal
book or scroll that has been handed down through generations; book of secrets; delivering a letter
writing in large letters
primer; manual; introductory book
secretary general; chief secretary
favourite book; favorite book
reply (to a letter); response; answer
transcription; copying; handwriting (as a school subject); penmanship
Western book
high-quality Japanese paper
opinion in writing; written opinion; argument
one letter; one book
written pledge; signed note of assurance; memorandum; legal instrument
book of secrets
(written) application; application form
secretarial section
classified document; confidential document
written investigation; report of an investigation; school record (on a student); transcript (of grades)
the same book; the said book; ibid.
children's book
academic book; scholarly book; learned book; tome
reading circle; reading group; book club
family chart and personal history
prophetic writing (e.g. Biblical); written prophecy
expert's written opinion or report
important documents; important papers
writing in blood
paintings and calligraphic works
book burning
written order; order form
National Diet Library; Library of Congress
handbook; instruction book; manual
to consult a dictionary
school record (on a student); transcript (of grades); confidential report
secretarial office
pre-paid card for purchasing books; Tosho card; library book index card
petition; memorial
classified document; confidential document; top secret document; sensitive documents
book nut; bibliomaniac; bookworm
(instruction) manual; handbook
written oath
written estimate; quotation; quote
user's manual; instruction manual; operation manual
judicial scrivener; judicial clerk; person qualified to prepare legal documents, handle real-estate transactions, etc.
white paper
memorial to the throne
series (of publications); library (set of books)
contained in a letter
pedigree document (for animals); pedigree paper
city library; municipal library; public library
document circulated to staff to obtain approval (for a decision, policy, etc.)
written notification; notification (written)
spurious letter; apocryphal book; forgery
complete book; complete set; treatise
written guarantee; guarantee letter; warranty; warranty card
detailed statement; detailed account; minute description; specifications; list of particulars
compendium of laws; statute books; (lit.) complete book of the Six Codes
(presidential) message
design specifications
letter of acceptance; letter of consent
file cabinet; filing cabinet; shelf of documents
process document; procedure manual
notarized document; notarised document
imperial edict; decree
imperial rescript
administrative scrivener; notary public; paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigration
bookstore; bookshop
Nihon Shoki; Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
diplomatic message sent by a head of state; sovereign letter; book written in Japanese (as opposed to Chinese, etc.); Japanese book; national literature (of Japan)
written request; written demand
previous writing; first of two books; previous letter
practical guide; manual; how-to book
document screening; paper screening; narrowing down a field of applicants based on resumes, written applications, etc.
esoteric writings; Upanishad (sacred Hindu treatises)
handbook; manual; guide; primer
financial statement; statement of accounts
written inquiry; written enquiry
bookstore; bookshop
calligrapher; individual with good penmanship
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; standard style
book on military science
electronic dictionary
sending documents to a prosecutor; filing charges
documentary evidence; documentation
statement of delivery; delivery slip; delivery note
(written) petition
necessary documents; important documents
good book; valuable work
letter; personal correspondence
Chinese book; book written in Chinese
university library; college library
new book; new publication
warrant; writ
translation
written request; requisition
love letter; billet-doux
(in the work) cited; aforementioned work; op. cit. (opere citato, opus citatum)
document case; letter tray
medical book
highly cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); grass style
gift certificate for books; book token
relevant documents; (all) the documents related (to the matter)
book; literary work
encyclopedia; Encyclopedie universelle des arts et sciences (Diderot)
report; declaration
curios and objets d'art
a series of paperbacks published since 1964 by Kodansha
accompanying note or letter; postscript
private document
reference book (work)
ownership mark or stamp; bookplate
notary public; scribe; amanuensis
classic Confucian writings
written response; reply
excellent calligraphy; calligraphy
(written) report or notification
unusual book
autumn, the best season for reading
anthology; selection of books
style of handwriting or calligraphy
dictionary of Chinese characters; kanji dictionary; dictionary
(written) declaration
Isaiah (book of the Bible)
diplomatic papers or documents
reading light; reading lamp
being absorbed in reading
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
affidavit; deposition; testimony
amanuensis; scribe
writing in India ink
agricultural book; book on agriculture
confidential document; confidential paper; classified document
statement of account
collection of letters; collected letters
post office box
public records office; archives
recommendation; nomination
highly cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); grass style
writing by oneself; one's own handwriting
suggestion box; complaints box
the reading public
the Gospel according to John (book of the Bible)
traditional style of Japanese residential architecture
inflammatory pamphlets
bibliography (list of books by an author or on a subject); bibliography (history or description of books); book
the Four Books and Five Classics of Confucianism; the Nine Chinese Classics
agreement; protocol
the Four Books (Confucian texts)
book on child-rearing
application for admittance to a school
harmful book
Daniel (book of the Bible)
Japanese-language dictionary; dictionary of a national language
written statement; statement of facts
var. of traditional white, uncreased Japanese paper, made from high-quality mulberry wood
fair copy; clean copy
book of poetry; The Classic of Poetry and The Classic of History (Chinese texts)
scribe; amanuensis
catalogue of books; catalog of books
certificate of post-mortem
briefcase; attaché case
report generation; report writing; report writer
The Book of Documents; The Book of History; Shujing; Shu Ching
book in Japanese; book bound in the Japanese style
library clerk; librarian
memorandum of agreement; agreement; memorandum of understanding; MOU; letter of intent; heads of agreement
assorted books
application (form)
book (usu. old); publication; document
secretary-general; general secretary (esp. of Communist parties of North Korea and China)
(printed or written in) large letters
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; book or document that is factual in nature
semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
rare book
private document; personal letter
bookplate; ex libris
Department of State Affairs (Tang-dynasty China)
military book; war history
seal-engraving style (of writing Chinese characters); seal script
directions; advisory; notice; warning
Secretariat (Tang-dynasty China)
preparatory document; legal brief
the Gospel according to Matthew (book of the Bible)
draft; rough copy
impoverished student; poor student
receipt (document)
attached document; attachment; insert; package insert (medical)
one's desk-side book
official test for a secretarial qualification
readers' column; letters to the editor section
historical graffiti; anonymous satirical graffiti; scrawl; scribble; graffiti
clerical script (ancient, highly angular style of kanji)
writing (from a copy)
written acknowledgement; written acknowledgment; receipt
verbal note (notes verbale); written statement
similar books
mobile library; bookmobile
insurance papers; certificate of insurance
letter from home
book for learners; study book
Buddhist scriptures
instrument of ratification
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; standard style
Chief Cabinet Secretary (1879-1947)
must-read (book); required reading
the Gospel according to Luke (book of the Bible)
book of poems
other book; another book
textbook of Buddhist treatises (containing interpretation of the sutras)
English book; book written in English
recommended books; recommended reading
book for novices; general introduction to a subject
headnote; heading; superscription; above-mentioned; referred to above
Gospel of John (book of the Bible)
penmanship; calligraphy
all the papers (documents) relating to a case; dossier
contributed article
outward appearance of a book; photo of a book's exterior; photo of a book's cover
secondhand book fair
rejected manuscript
exhibition of rare (old, antiquarian) books
Japanese-English dictionary
airing of books
vast stock of books; bookstore; bookshop
great love of books; favorite book (favourite)
bibliography (study of books); bibliology
letter received
book catalogue; book catalog; card catalogue; card catalog
study reference; study-aid book
national textbooks; textbook published by the government
Gospel of Matthew (book of the Bible)
pavilion housing the historical archives (in Heian Palace)
Pentateuch (first five books of the Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses)
dictionary app; dictionary application
square (block) style of printed typeface
certificate of student status; student ID card
Jeremiah (book of the Bible)
transcript of results; report of results
electronic book; e-book; ebook
Pentateuch (first five books of the Bible, traditionally attributed to Moses)
paperback pocket edition (approx. 17x11 cm)
government-paid secretary
cheap fiction
burning books on the Chinese classics and burying Confucian scholars alive
one's own writing
writing in red
five fundamental texts of Ise Shinto
contributor (e.g. to a newspaper); correspondent
Jonah (book of the Bible)
Pentateuch
interpretation of a book
annual securities report; asset securities reports
resume showing career and job history; curriculum vitae
the six classes of (kanji) characters; Hexateuch (first six books of the Hebrew Bible)
impractical argument
Institute for the Study of Western Books (Edo period); Institute for the Investigation of Foreign Books
Book of Mormon
graduation certificate; diploma; testamur
a report (of one's findings)
many books; many writings
(Edo period) foreign writings
indecent writings; pornography
epistolary style; style of written correspondence
(written) judgement or verdict (judgment)
prospectus; offering memorandum
semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
personal information form; dossier on an individual
Vocabvlario da Lingoa de Iapam (Japanese-Portuguese dictionary, published 1603-1604)
performance calligraphy; large-scale team calligraphy combined with music and dance
Zechariah (book of the Bible)
the Gospel according to Mark (book of the Bible)
brick and mortar bookstore
Imperial Rescript of 1908
biographical dictionary
history; memoirs
Epistle to the Corinthians (comprising two books of the Bible)
controversy over school textbooks (i.e. history texts avoiding reference to Japanese military, etc. acts)
collation; examining and comparing
attached papers; attachment (mail, etc.)
certificate of enrollment; certificate of (school) registration
minutes of a pre-trial hearing; records of a preliminary examination
statement of accounts; bill
book (esp. Confucian classics and historical records); history of books; history of calligraphy
copy; duplicate
your kind letter
secretarial course
dictionaries (and similar books)
repeated reading (makes the meaning clear); reading something again and again (will lead one to realize its meaning)
someone's letter
writing; penmanship
State of the Union message
post office box
travel guide; guidebook (for travellers)
Ezekiel (book of the Bible)
Malachi (book of the Bible)
letter of explanation; written explanation
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
Gospel of Mark (book of the Bible)
authorized textbook; authorised textbook
certificate of legal capacity to contract marriage; certification of one's legal capacity to be married
certificate of lateness (issued by a railroad company, etc.)
documentary evidence
hiking registration (name, itinerary, emergency contact, etc.)
request for proposals; RFP; invitation for bids
encyclopedia; encyclopaedia
first calligraphy of the year
Four Classic Novels of Chinese literature (Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Journey to the West, Water Margin, and The Plum in the Golden Vase)
book of hours (devotional book popular in the Middle Ages)
novel written in epistolary style
national bibliography
certificate of registered matters; document proving registered matters
affidavit; deposition
user's manual; handling instructions
personal reference letter; personal reference guarantee
Hosea (book of the Bible)
Gospel of Luke (book of the Bible)
title of a book; title of a literary work
Blue Book (government-issued report)
confidential letter
privacy of correspondence
tax payment certification; certificate of tax payment
typewriting
test plan; system test and evaluation plan
application form for business permit; business permit application form
beautiful calligraphy; calligrapher; good book
ordinary book; ordinary handwriting
book of omens appended to Confucian Chinese classics
paper dictionary; printed dictionary
epistle; missive; letter
foreword; preface; introduction; postscript
my book; my (humble) work
Declaration of Independence (the document)
application form; application papers; file wrapper (patents)
certificate of alien registration; alien registration card
letter (often open); letter containing a proposal
State of the Union Address (USA)
income certificate; certificate of earnings
Amos (book of the Bible)
Nahum (book of the Bible)
statement of purpose; essay/letter in university application form
statement of payment (delivery)
appendix; supplementary notes
patent description; patent specifications
record of an interrogation (of a suspect, witness, etc.); examination record
famous or accomplished calligrapher
using mind, mouth and eyes to understand a book fully
official test for a secretarial qualification
disaster certificate; document certifying that one is a disaster victim
King James Bible; King James Version; Authorized Version
online dictionary; web dictionary
letter; note; document
evaluation report; appraisal report; assessment report
missal; mass book
self-study guide or book
writer's cramp
rime dictionary; rhyme dictionary; Chinese dictionary arranged by finals
by reading books you can count the wise philosophers of the past as friends
letterbox; book chest
income tax return certificate; tax return certificate
detailed written report; formal account (of steps taken in response to an incident, etc.)
English-English dictionary
large seal script (dating from China's Spring and Autumn period onward)
writing an inscription on a stone monument (e.g. before carving it)
book cover; outer wrapper for a book (put on by a bookseller before being handed to a customer)
letter of pardon
Nüshu script; syllabic script derived from Chinese characters
written language; literary language
secret will and testament; sealed envelope will
memorandum of agreement on general trade terms and conditions
repeated reading makes the meaning clear; read a difficult book a hundred times
palaeography; paleography
Post Office box address; P.O.box address
notice of abandonment (of securities, etc.)
circular; circulating letter; reply (to a letter)
textbook typeface (resembling handwritten block characters)
foreign book; foreign books; non-Buddhist writings
consolidated monthly invoice; itemized invoice; itemised invoice; statement of accounts
documentary examination
document architecture; document body
air writing; spacial calligraphy (artform)
invitation letter (e.g. document in support of a visa to enter Japan)
joint communique; joint statement
general release; quit claim agreement; waiver agreement
the Epistles (of the New Testament)
request for proposals; RFP; invitation for bids, tenders
General Epistles (James, Peter, Jude, John); Catholic Epistles; General Letters
Joel (book of the Bible)
Obadiah (book of the Bible)
Micah (book of the Bible)
Habakkuk (book of the Bible)
Zephaniah (book of the Bible)
Haggai (book of the Bible)
Epistle to the Galatians (book of the Bible)
public prosecutor's record of a statement given before a prosecutor
bank certificate; bank certification; bank certification of deposit
textbook; school-book
Pastoral Epistles (i.e. Timothy 1 and 2, Titus)
design specifications (for public tender); drawings and specifications
certificate of employment; employment verification
the Epistles (of the New Testament)
(Britain's) Lord Privy Seal
written statement
Amarna letters (archive of Egyptian correspondence, recorded on clay tablets)
system documentation
document type specification
Gospel of Thomas (apocryphal) (book of the Bible)
textbook approved by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology; government-approved textbook
manual; instruction manual; work procedures documentation; operating instructions
result document type (of a link)
international bibliography
winter, night, and rainy weather; the ideal conditions for reading
chained library; library where the books are attached to their bookcase with a chain
report writer logical record
project specifications; specs
police certification; police clearance
job description; job specification
vaccination certificate; vaccine passport
certificate of theft (for insurance purposes, etc.)
bibliographic element
Imperial New Year's Lectures (ceremony in which the emperor and members of the imperial family Their Majesties listen to expert lectures in the fields of human, social and natural sciences)
document type definition; DTD
presentation of a guidebook
source document type (of a link)
IRDS; Information Resource Dictionary System
the epistles of Paul; Pauline epistles
deed of trust; trust deed; trust instrument
transcript of results (esp. student grades); report of results
Non-Fossil Fuel Certificate
calligraphy dictionary
full (detailed) report
dictionary form
assistant clerk
proof of vehicle having been registered as disposed of
request for proposals; RFP; invitation for bids
data dictionary
calligraphic art; calligraphy (as an art)
possession of books
format effector; layout character
rambling writings
purchased books; purchasing books
digital book; electronic book; e-book
honorific reference to another's letter
book lung (arachnid respiratory organ)
book lung (arachnid respiratory organ)
bookstore; bookshop
respectfully written
biased writing; biassed writing
document with the emperor's seal
document permitting foreign students to work part-time
electronic mailbox
general secretary (esp. of Communist parties of Vietnam and the Democratic Republic of North Korea); secretary-general
transfer certificate title (lot ownership certificates); deed of release
brief (legal, patent, etc.)
testimonial; presentation certificate
liquidation statement or account
bibliographic reference
single-kanji dictionary (esp. for use in an input method)
library edition (of a book)
bibliographic identification; biblid
retrospective bibliography
forgery of documents; forged document