Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 初更(しょこう) in Japanese

初更
Kana Reading
しょこう
Romaji
shokō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    first watch of the night (approx. 7 pm to 9 pm)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

7 strokes

grow late, night watch, sit up late, of course

On'Yomi: コウ

Kun'Yomi: さら, さら.に, ふ.ける, ふ.かす

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JLPT 3

7 strokes

first time, beginning

On'Yomi: ショ

Kun'Yomi: はじ.め, はじ.めて, はつ, はつ-, うい-, -そ.める, -ぞ.め

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