初


This kanji means beginning, first, for the first time, and begin to.

on readings:
  • sho
kun readings:
  • haji
  • hatsu
  • ui
  • so
examples:
初恋 hatsukoi one's first love
最初 saisho first
初演 shoen premiere, first performance
初歩 shoho rudiments, ABCs
初心者 shoshinsha beginner, novice

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Last ∆ on 18 October 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.