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Kanji 諸: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 諸: various, many, several, together

Key takeaways

Kanji 諸: various, many, several, together. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

variousmanyseveraltogether

On reading

ショ

Kun reading

もろ

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 諸

various, many, several, together

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

言 + 者

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine speaking words (言) to many people (者). Because the words are directed toward a group or describe various individuals, this kanji came to mean 'various' or 'many.' It is commonly used in terms like 'gentlemen' (all of you) or 'various circumstances.'

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ショ
  • しょ

    various / several / many

  • 諸君しょくん

    Ladies and gentlemen

Kun reading

もろ
  • 諸にもろに

    completely / directly / fully

Commonly used words

  • しょ

    various / several / many

  • 諸君
    しょくん

    Ladies and gentlemen

  • 諸に
    もろに

    completely / directly / fully

Example sentences

Example 1

問題を話し合いましょう。

Translation

Let's discuss the various problems.

Example 2

外国からの観光客が増えた。

Translation

Tourists from several countries have increased.

Example 3

君、よく聞いてほしい。

Translation

Ladies and gentlemen, please listen carefully.

Example 4

君、これから会議を始める。

Translation

Ladies and gentlemen, we will start the meeting now.

Kanji 諸: various, many, several, together | Daily Nihongo