esteem, furthermore, still, yet
On'yomi (音読み)
- ショウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- なお
About this kanji
The kanji 尚 means esteem and can suggest ideas like 'furthermore' or 'still.' It is often used more as a noun than a verb. For instance, in the compound 尚更 (なおさら), which means 'still more,' it adds emphasis to an increase in something. Another example is 時期尚早 (じきしょうそう), meaning 'premature,' indicating that something is happening too early. Additionally, 尚且つ (なおかつ) translates to 'besides' or 'moreover,' connecting ideas in a discussion. One helpful note is that this kanji conveys a sense of respect or elevation in various contexts, making it useful in both formal and casual conversations.
Example sentences
尚、詳細は後日お知らせします。
Furthermore, we will inform you of the details later.
Meanings across languages
- English
- esteem, furthermore, still, yet
- Tiếng Việt
- tôn trọng
- 日本語
- 尚
- 한국어
- 여전히
- 中文
- 尚
- id
- penghormatan
- th
- ความเคารพ
- es
- estima
- fr
- estime
- de
- Ehrfurcht
- pt
- estima
Common compounds
- 尚更なおさらstill more, even more, all the more
- 時期尚早じきしょうそうpremature
- 尚且つなおかつbesides, furthermore, on top of that
- 高尚こうしょうhigh, noble, refined
- 和尚おしょうpriestly teacher, preceptor, monk (esp. the head monk of a temple)
- 好尚こうしょうtaste, fancy, fashion
- 尚早しょうそうprematurity
- 尚武しょうぶmilitarism, warlike spirit
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