しょ
Meanings
Noun
Suffix
1. book; document
Noun
2. calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship
3. handwriting
4. letter; note
Pitch accent
しょ
Top 4500
Used in vocabulary (354 in total)
study; library; bookstore; bookshop; publishing company
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
original document (not a copy or adaptation); book in its original language (esp. a European language)
one's own writing
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
writing in red
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
document (of proof); certificate; paper; bond; deed
letter (e.g. of complaint); letter to the editor; letter from a reader; contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
document; official papers
books
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
(presidential) message
clerical script (ancient, highly angular style of kanji)
letter; note
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
calligraphy
white paper
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
reference book
typeface; style of handwriting; calligraphic style
prescribed form (of writing); format
prophetic writing (e.g. Biblical); written prophecy
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
document; writing; letter; papers; notes; records
(written) contract; agreement
bookshop; bookstore
spurious letter; apocryphal book; forgery
text; script; this book
collection of books; (personal) library
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume
drawing room; study; publishing house; writing alcove
draft; rough copy
Hexateuch (first six books of the Hebrew Bible)
plan; protocol; manifest; program
book or scroll that has been handed down through generations; book of secrets; delivering a letter
reply (to a letter); response; answer
expert's written opinion or report
amanuensis; scribe
military book; war history
great love of books; favorite book (favourite)
someone's letter
(written) report
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
book; publication
sealed letter
(printed) instructions; manual; explanatory leaflet (pamphlet, note); description
written application
new book; 17x11 cm paperback book
monograph; study
written pledge; signed note of assurance; memorandum; legal instrument
family chart and personal history
petition; memorial
document circulated to staff to obtain approval (for a decision, policy, etc.)
imperial rescript
(written) petition
book; literary work
classic Confucian writings
style of handwriting or calligraphy
prospectus
recommendation; nomination
translation
directions; advisory; notice; warning
rare book
(written) judgement or verdict (judgment)
letter of pardon
banning of books; banned book
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
bookshelf; bookcase
(written) proposal
(written) work; book; writings
written request; request for ...; application for ...
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
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
history book
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
bill; job invoice
certificate (usually of proof of something); credentials
decree; directive
written oath; covenant; pledge
wanted poster; wanted person bulletin; search instructions
will; testament
will; testament
the Gospels
technical book; specialized book; treatise
(written) petition
title deed; certificate of title
written form
Book of the Dead (ancient Egypt)
identification papers; ID; piece of identification; identity document
written explanation; written apology
history book
official document; archives
medical certificate
letter of consent; letter of intent; agreement document
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
medical book; medical journal
specification document
book title
(written) proposal
writing in large letters
primer; manual; introductory book
favourite book; favorite book
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)
the same book; the said book; ibid.
children's book
academic book; scholarly book; learned book; tome
paintings and calligraphic works
written order; order form
handbook; instruction book; manual
written estimate; quotation; quote
school record (on a student); transcript (of grades); confidential report
philosophy book
book review
prayer book
book nut; bibliomaniac; bookworm
(instruction) manual; handbook
series (of publications); library (set of books)
judicial scrivener; judicial clerk; person qualified to prepare legal documents, handle real-estate transactions, etc.
memorial to the throne
contained in a letter
handbook; manual; guide; primer
pedigree document (for animals); pedigree paper
written notification; notification (written)
written guarantee; guarantee letter; warranty; warranty card
detailed statement; detailed account; minute description; specifications; list of particulars
letter of acceptance; letter of consent
design specifications
complete book; complete set; treatise
reading
technical book
process document; procedure manual
imperial edict; decree
administrative scrivener; notary public; paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigration
written request; written demand
previous writing; first of two books; previous letter
practical guide; manual; how-to book
guidebook; guide
esoteric writings; Upanishad (sacred Hindu treatises)
financial statement; statement of accounts
bookstore; bookshop
written inquiry; written enquiry
calligrapher; individual with good penmanship
(written) oath
written report
book on military science
foreword; preface; introduction; postscript
statement of delivery; delivery slip; delivery note
good book; valuable work
letter; personal correspondence
Chinese book; book written in Chinese
new book; new publication
translation
love letter; billet-doux
written request; requisition
(in the work) cited; aforementioned work; op. cit. (opere citato, opus citatum)
medical book
highly cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); grass style
report; declaration
Nihon Shoki; Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
written response; reply
calligrapher
excellent calligraphy; calligraphy
(written) report or notification
unusual book
anthology; selection of books
dictionary of Chinese characters; kanji dictionary; dictionary
annotated edition
(written) declaration
Isaiah (book of the Bible)
affidavit; deposition; testimony
writing in India ink
agricultural book; book on agriculture
rare book
statement of account
agreement; protocol
book on child-rearing
harmful book
written statement; statement of facts
Daniel (book of the Bible)
the Four Books (Confucian texts)
certificate
book of poetry; The Classic of Poetry and The Classic of History (Chinese texts)
study desk
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
application (form)
book (usu. old); publication; document
seal-engraving style (of writing Chinese characters); seal script
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; book or document that is factual in nature
private document; personal letter
certificate of post-mortem
Secretariat (Tang-dynasty China)
written acknowledgement; written acknowledgment; receipt
one's desk-side book
receipt (document)
similar books
verbal note (notes verbale); written statement
insurance papers; certificate of insurance
letter from home
instrument of ratification
headnote; heading; superscription; above-mentioned; referred to above
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
book for novices; general introduction to a subject
textbook of Buddhist treatises (containing interpretation of the sutras)
other book; another book
penmanship; calligraphy
grammar (book)
letter received
Buddhist writings
cheap fiction
Jeremiah (book of the Bible)
Pentateuch
interpretation of a book
Jonah (book of the Bible)
resume showing career and job history; curriculum vitae
five fundamental texts of Ise Shinto
a report (of one's findings)
many books; many writings
Book of Mormon
prospectus; offering memorandum
writing; penmanship
Zechariah (book of the Bible)
biographical dictionary
copy; duplicate
history; memoirs
statement of accounts; bill
Epistle to the Corinthians (comprising two books of the Bible)
sale deed; bill of sale
prenuptial agreement; prenup
collation; examining and comparing
book (esp. Confucian classics and historical records); history of books; history of calligraphy
warrant; writ
documentary evidence
written contract
letter of explanation; written explanation
marriage registration
Ezekiel (book of the Bible)
Malachi (book of the Bible)
travel guide; guidebook (for travellers)
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
typewriting
affidavit; deposition
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
reply letter
Hosea (book of the Bible)
request form
personal reference letter; personal reference guarantee
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
statement of payment (delivery)
Certificate of Eligibility for Resident Status
income tax return certificate; tax return certificate
Amos (book of the Bible)
Nahum (book of the Bible)
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
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
(Britain's) Lord Privy Seal
liquidation statement or account
abbreviation
consolidated monthly invoice; itemized invoice; itemised invoice; statement of accounts
full (detailed) report
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)
book lung (arachnid respiratory organ)
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
textbook; school-book
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
Examples (2 in total)
I received an invitation.
This firm prints a lot of educational books.