Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 焦土(しょうど) in Japanese

焦土
Kana Reading
しょうど
Romaji
shōdo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    scorched earth


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

12 strokes

char, hurry, impatient, irritate, burn, scorch, singe

On'Yomi: ショウ

Kun'Yomi: こ.げる, こ.がす, こ.がれる, あせ.る

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JLPT 5

3 strokes

soil, earth, ground, Turkey

On'Yomi: ド, ト

Kun'Yomi: つち

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