しょ
Meanings
Noun
Suffix
1. book; document
Noun
2. calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship
3. handwriting
4. letter; note
Pitch accent
しょ
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Used in vocabulary (384 in total)
study; library; bookstore; bookshop; publishing company
stupid book; worthless book; one's writings; one's letter; one's book
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
one's own writing
writing in red
document; papers
writing an inscription on a stone monument (e.g. before carving it)
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; standard style
bibliography (list of books by an author or on a subject); bibliography (history or description of books); book
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
reference book; study-aid book; supplemental textbook; student handbook
typeface; style of handwriting; calligraphic style
prophetic writing (e.g. Biblical); written prophecy
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
(written) contract; agreement
original document (not a copy or adaptation); book in its original language (esp. a European language)
white paper (government report)
bookshop; bookstore
draft; rough copy
clerical script (ancient, highly angular style of kanji)
great love of books; favorite book (favourite)
plan; protocol; manifest; program
letter (e.g. of complaint); letter to the editor; letter from a reader; contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
written expert opinion; certificate of authenticity; written appraisal
(written) report
document; writing; letter; papers; notes; records
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
book; publication
main text; original text; this book; this volume
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
collection of books; (personal) library
sealed letter
(printed) instructions; manual; explanatory leaflet (pamphlet, note); description
document (of proof); certificate; paper; bond; deed
new book; 17x11 cm paperback book
book or scroll that has been handed down through generations; book of secrets; delivering a letter
monograph; study
reply (to a letter); response; answer
written pledge; signed note of assurance; memorandum; legal instrument
spurious letter; apocryphal book; forgery
document circulated to staff to obtain approval (for a decision, policy, etc.)
imperial rescript
book; literary work
style of handwriting; style of calligraphy
amanuensis; scribe
prospectus
letter of pardon
letter; note
books
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
banning of books; banned book
bookshelf; bookcase
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
(written) proposal
written request; request for ...; application for ...
(written) work; book; writings
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
history book
calligraphy (esp. Asian calligraphy based on Chinese characters)
formal receipt (of payment; oft. hand-written)
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
personal history document; curriculum vitae; resume
protocol; written evidence; record (investigation, interrogation, etc.); preliminary memo; charge sheet
bill; account; invoice; information request form
certificate; credentials; testimonial
decree; directive
wanted poster; wanted person bulletin; search instructions
written oath; covenant; pledge
written application
drawing room; study; writing alcove; publishing house
will; testament
will; testament
technical book; specialized book; treatise
the Gospels
Book of the Dead (ancient Egypt)
(written) petition
title deed; certificate of title
history book
identification papers; piece of identification; identity document; ID
written explanation; written apology
manual; instructions; guide; specification document; specifications; blueprint
consent form; letter of consent
medical certificate
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
official document; archives
medical book; medical text
prescribed form (of writing); format
book title
writing in large letters
(written) proposal
favourite book; favorite book
primer; introductory book; (beginner's) guide
Western book
opinion in writing; written opinion; argument
book of secrets
(written) application; application form
written investigation; report of an investigation; school record (on a student); transcript (of grades)
academic book; scholarly book; learned book; tome
family chart and personal history
the same book; the said book; ibid.
children's book
handbook; instruction book; manual
philosophy book
school record (on a student); transcript (of grades); confidential report
written order; order form
written estimate; quotation; quote
paintings and calligraphic works
prayer book
book review
petition; memorial
design specification document; design specifications
(instruction) manual; handbook
book nut; bibliomaniac; bookworm
handbook; manual; guide; primer
series (of publications); library (set of books)
pedigree document (for animals); pedigree paper
grimoire; magic book; spellbook
judicial scrivener; judicial clerk; person qualified to prepare legal documents, handle real-estate transactions, etc.
contained in a letter
written notification; notification (written)
detailed statement; detailed account; minute description; specifications; list of particulars
memorial to the throne
written guarantee; guarantee letter; warranty; warranty card
letter of acceptance; letter of consent
message (delivered by the US president or a state governor); address; (papal) bull; decree; textbook
reading
process document; procedure manual
technical book
complete book; complete set; treatise
guidebook; guide
esoteric writings; Upanishad (sacred Hindu treatises)
imperial edict; decree
written request; written demand
administrative scrivener; notary public; paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigration
financial statement; statement of accounts
practical guide; manual; how-to book
previous writing; first of two books; previous letter
bookstore; bookshop
written inquiry; written enquiry
calligrapher; individual with good penmanship
(written) oath
written report
book on military science
foreword; preface; introduction; postscript
receipt (for delivery)
statement of delivery; delivery slip; delivery note
report; declaration
(written) petition
post-mortem certificate
written request; requisition
good book; valuable work
letter; personal correspondence
translation
new book; new publication
Chinese book; book written in Chinese
love letter; billet-doux
medical book
(in the work) cited; aforementioned work; op. cit. (opere citato, opus citatum)
highly cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); grass style
affidavit; deposition; testimony
agreement; protocol
unusual book
Nihon Shoki (second oldest work of Japanese history, compiled in 720 CE); Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
anthology; selection of books
classic Confucian writings
calligrapher
written response; reply
recommendation; nomination
(written) report; notification; notice
(written) declaration
dictionary of Chinese characters; kanji dictionary; dictionary
writing in India ink
annotated edition
excellent calligraphy; calligraphy
Isaiah (book of the Bible)
study desk
rare book
book on child-rearing
agricultural book; book on agriculture
statement of account
harmful book
written outline; written brief; outline report
translation
Daniel (book of the Bible)
written confirmation; confirmation document; confirmation note
the Four Books (Confucian texts)
written statement; statement of facts; affidavit; petition
book of poetry; The Classic of Poetry and The Classic of History (Chinese texts)
catalogue of books; catalog of books
book in Japanese; book bound in the Japanese style
The Book of Documents; The Book of History; Shujing; Shu Ching
memorandum of agreement; agreement; memorandum of understanding; MOU; letter of intent; heads of agreement
book (usu. old); publication; document
application (form)
directions; advisory; notice; warning
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; book or document that is factual in nature
writings
writings
certificate of post-mortem
semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
military book; war history
seal-engraving style (of writing Chinese characters); seal script
private document; personal letter
one's desk-side book
Secretariat (Tang dynasty China)
letter from home
written acknowledgement; written acknowledgment; receipt
receipt (document)
registered seal certificate; seal-registration certificate
similar books
verbal note (notes verbale); written statement
insurance papers; certificate of insurance
instrument of ratification
headnote; heading; superscription; above-mentioned; referred to above
book for novices; general introduction to a subject
book for learners; study book
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; standard style
must-read (book); required reading
English book; book written in English
textbook of Buddhist treatises (containing interpretation of the sutras)
other book; another book
penmanship; calligraphy
grammar (book)
cheap fiction
letter received
Jeremiah (book of the Bible)
notification form; registration form
rare book
Buddhist writings
resume; curriculum vitae
Pentateuch
lecture on a literary text; literary criticism lecture
Jonah (book of the Bible)
five fundamental texts of Ise Shinto
travel guide; guidebook (for travellers)
the six classes of Chinese characters; the six historical styles of writing Chinese characters; Hexateuch (first six books of the Hebrew Bible)
a report (of one's findings)
prospectus; offering memorandum
many books; many writings
written form
Book of Mormon
self-improvement book
(written) judgement or verdict (judgment)
writing; penmanship
Zechariah (book of the Bible)
(written) proposal (sent to the government); recommendation; memorial
biographical dictionary
copy; duplicate
statement of accounts; bill
letter of explanation; written explanation
Epistle to the Corinthians (comprising two books of the Bible)
sale deed; bill of sale
prenuptial agreement; prenup
collation; examining and comparing; checking (against the original text); (arch.) geisha
book (esp. Confucian classics and historical records); history of books; history of calligraphy
warrant; writ
affidavit; deposition
someone's letter
documentary evidence
written contract
labour contract (labor)
marriage registration
Ezekiel (book of the Bible)
Malachi (book of the Bible)
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
writing with small letters; text written with small, compact letters; detailed writing
specifications
beautiful calligraphy; calligrapher; good book
ordinary book; ordinary handwriting
book of omens appended to Confucian Chinese classics
confidential letter
reference book
user's manual; handling instructions
income tax return certificate; tax return certificate
reply letter
Hosea (book of the Bible)
request form
personal reference letter; personal reference guarantee
(test) pass certificate; passing certificate
school of calligraphy
bibliophilia; bookworm; bibliomania; bibliomaniac
typewriting
certificate of alien registration; alien registration card
appendix; supplementary notes
self-study guide or book
letter; note; document
famous or accomplished calligrapher
rime dictionary; rhyme dictionary; Chinese dictionary arranged by finals
full (detailed) report
statement of payment (delivery)
Certificate of Eligibility for Resident Status
Amos (book of the Bible)
Nahum (book of the Bible)
book lung (arachnid respiratory organ)
statement of purpose; essay/letter in university application form
letter (often open); letter containing a proposal
Declaration of Independence (the document)
detailed written report; formal account (of steps taken in response to an incident, etc.)
missal; mass book
judgement document; written judgement
self-study book; self-study manual; crib
record of statement (written by the investigator); deposition; record of oral statement
environmental impact statement
written agreement
written verdict
the Epistles (of the New Testament)
document with the emperor's seal
written statement
proof of vehicle having been registered as disposed of
liquidation statement or account
abbreviation
consolidated monthly invoice; itemized invoice; itemised invoice; statement of accounts
foreign book; foreign books; non-Buddhist writings
invitation letter (e.g. document in support of a visa to enter Japan)
insurance certificate
travel document
Joel (book of the Bible)
Obadiah (book of the Bible)
Obadiah (book of the Bible)
Micah (book of the Bible)
Habakkuk (book of the Bible)
Zephaniah (book of the Bible)
Zephaniah (book of the Bible)
Haggai (book of the Bible)
Epistle to the Galatians (book of the Bible)
book lung (arachnid respiratory organ)
letter of intent
brief (legal, patent, etc.)
base document type
request for proposals; RFP; invitation for bids
certificate of approval
design specifications (for public tender); drawings and specifications
transcript of results (esp. student grades); report of results
prospectus
manual; instruction manual; work procedures documentation; operating instructions
signal code book
customs declaration (form)
circular; circulating letter; reply (to a letter)
air writing; spacial calligraphy (artform)
calligraphic art; calligraphy (as an art)
bookstore; bookshop
business book
purchase order; order note; order in writing
situation report (e.g. after a security incident); report on the state of current affairs
book on military strategy; treatise on the art of war
short letter; brief note; (one's) letter
advance directive
Book of Sui
The Spirits' Book (1857)
Xiaohongshu (Chinese social media and e-commerce platform); RED
Specification of Working Conditions document
wooden box for carrying books on one's back; bookcase
Examples (2 in total)
I received an invitation.
This firm prints a lot of educational books.