庶
KANJI DETAIL
common · numerous
On readingしょ11 strokesN1
Radical 广 · shelterStroke order
Loading the stroke order for 庶.
Japanese readings
- On reading
- しょ
- Kun reading
- None
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
庶relates to ordinary people or general matters; its on-reading isしょ. - Basic usage:
庶民(しょみん)means ordinary people or commoners, while庶務(しょむ)means general affairs or administrative work.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Ordinary people and general administration
庶民の暮らしmeans the lives of ordinary people.庶民refers to common people in a period drama or an exhibition of everyday tools.庶務を担当しmeans handling general affairs.庶務covers administrative work such as booking meeting rooms, replenishing supplies, and organizing company documents.