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Kanji 尚: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 尚: esteem, furthermore, still, yet

Key takeaways

Kanji 尚: esteem, furthermore, still, yet. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

尚
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Meaning

esteemfurthermorestillyet

On reading

ショウ

Kun reading

なお

Radical

小

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 尚

esteem, furthermore, still, yet

Kanji structure breakdown

尚

Structure breakdown

⺌ + 冋

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine small (⺌) things still remaining out in the wide fields (冋). This kanji means 'still' or 'furthermore' (valuing something higher). It is easy to remember by thinking of the word 'Gosang' (高尙), which means noble or refined.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ショウ
  • 高尚こうしょう

    noble / refined / high-level

Kun reading

なお
  • 尚なお

    furthermore / still / more

  • 尚更なおさら

    all the more / even more

Commonly used words

  • 高尚
    こうしょう

    noble / refined / high-level

  • 尚
    なお

    furthermore / still / more

  • 尚更
    なおさら

    all the more / even more

Example sentences

Example 1

彼の趣味はとても高尚だ。

Translation

His taste is very refined.

Example 2

高尚な話題で会話したい。

Translation

I want to have a conversation about refined topics.

Example 3

彼は尚努力を続けている。

Translation

He is still continuing his efforts.

Example 4

尚、この件は注意が必要です。

Translation

Furthermore, this matter requires attention.

Kanji 尚: esteem, furthermore, still, yet | Daily Nihongo