Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 書簡(しょかん) in Japanese

書簡, 書翰
Kana Reading
しょかん
Romaji
shokan
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    letter; note; epistle; correspondence


Kanji in this word

JLPT 2

18 strokes

simplicity, brevity

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 5

10 strokes

write

On'Yomi: ショ

Kun'Yomi: か.く, -が.き, -がき

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16 strokes

letter, writing brush

On'Yomi: カン

Kun'Yomi: はね, ふで, やまどり, ふみ

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