しょ
Meanings
Noun
Suffix
1. book; document
Noun
2. calligraphy (esp. Chinese); penmanship
3. handwriting
4. letter; note
Kanji used
write
Pitch accent
しょ
Top 3800
Used in vocabulary (369 in total)
document; official papers
textbook; coursebook; schoolbook
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
document; writing; letter; document addressed to someone
(written) contract; agreement
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
Bible; the Scriptures; Holy Writ
bookshop; bookstore
book; publication
banning of books; banned book
text; script; this book
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
letter; note; epistle; correspondence
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
collection of books; (personal) library
student; student who performs housework in exchange for meals and lodging; houseboy (attending school or university)
bookshelf; bookcase
(written) proposal
sealed letter
(written) work; book; writings
written request; request for ...; application for ...
official letter (from the Emperor, Prime Minister, etc.); personal message; handwritten letter; autograph letter
calligraphy
simplified receipt with a blank line to be filled out with the customer's name (used specifically for claiming expenses); hand-written receipt
protocol; written evidence; record (investigation, interrogation, etc.); preliminary memo; charge sheet
study; library; bookstore; bookshop; publishing company
(printed) instructions; manual; explanatory leaflet (pamphlet, note); description
personal history; curriculum vitae; resume
historical document; archives; old manuscript; pre-Meiji era document addressed to someone in particular
certificate (usually of proof of something); credentials
grimoire; book of magic; book of sorcery
decree; directive
written oath; covenant; pledge
drawing room; study; publishing house; writing alcove
wanted poster; wanted person bulletin; search instructions
written application
plan; protocol; manifest; program
document (of proof); certificate; paper; bond; deed
will; testament
technical book; specialized book; treatise
(written) petition
title deed; certificate of title
written form
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
letter (e.g. of complaint); letter to the editor; letter from a reader; contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.)
Book of the Dead (ancient Egypt)
history book
identification papers; ID; piece of identification; identity document
written explanation; written apology
typeface; style of handwriting; calligraphic style
new book; 17x11 cm paperback book
official document; archives
medical certificate
letter of consent; letter of intent; agreement document
medical book; medical journal
promissory note; written acknowledgment of debt; IOU
specification document
prescribed form (of writing); format
original document (not a copy or adaptation); book in its original language (esp. a European language)
(written) proposal
book or scroll that has been handed down through generations; book of secrets; delivering a letter
writing in large letters
primer; manual; introductory book
favourite book; favorite book
reply (to a letter); response; answer
Western book
opinion in writing; written opinion; argument
written pledge; signed note of assurance; memorandum; legal instrument
book of secrets
(written) application; application form
written investigation; report of an investigation; school record (on a student); transcript (of grades)
the same book; the said book; ibid.
children's book
academic book; scholarly book; learned book; tome
family chart and personal history
prophetic writing (e.g. Biblical); written prophecy
expert's written opinion or report
paintings and calligraphic works
written order; order form
handbook; instruction book; manual
school record (on a student); transcript (of grades); confidential report
petition; memorial
book nut; bibliomaniac; bookworm
(instruction) manual; handbook
written estimate; quotation; quote
judicial scrivener; judicial clerk; person qualified to prepare legal documents, handle real-estate transactions, etc.
white paper
memorial to the throne
series (of publications); library (set of books)
contained in a letter
pedigree document (for animals); pedigree paper
document circulated to staff to obtain approval (for a decision, policy, etc.)
written notification; notification (written)
spurious letter; apocryphal book; forgery
complete book; complete set; treatise
written guarantee; guarantee letter; warranty; warranty card
detailed statement; detailed account; minute description; specifications; list of particulars
(presidential) message
design specifications
letter of acceptance; letter of consent
process document; procedure manual
imperial edict; decree
imperial rescript
administrative scrivener; notary public; paralegal qualified to prepare legal documents on administrative matters, e.g. immigration
Nihon Shoki; Nihongi; Chronicles of Japan
written request; written demand
previous writing; first of two books; previous letter
practical guide; manual; how-to book
esoteric writings; Upanishad (sacred Hindu treatises)
handbook; manual; guide; primer
financial statement; statement of accounts
written inquiry; written enquiry
bookstore; bookshop
calligrapher; individual with good penmanship
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; standard style
book on military science
statement of delivery; delivery slip; delivery note
(written) petition
good book; valuable work
letter; personal correspondence
Chinese book; book written in Chinese
new book; new publication
warrant; writ
translation
written request; requisition
love letter; billet-doux
(in the work) cited; aforementioned work; op. cit. (opere citato, opus citatum)
medical book
highly cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); grass style
book; literary work
report; declaration
handbook; manual; guide; primer
classic Confucian writings
written response; reply
excellent calligraphy; calligraphy
(written) report or notification
unusual book
anthology; selection of books
style of handwriting or calligraphy
dictionary of Chinese characters; kanji dictionary; dictionary
(written) declaration
Isaiah (book of the Bible)
affidavit; deposition; testimony
amanuensis; scribe
writing in India ink
agricultural book; book on agriculture
statement of account
recommendation; nomination
bibliography (list of books by an author or on a subject); bibliography (history or description of books); book
agreement; protocol
the Four Books (Confucian texts)
book on child-rearing
harmful book
Daniel (book of the Bible)
written statement; statement of facts
book of poetry; The Classic of Poetry and The Classic of History (Chinese texts)
catalogue of books; catalog of books
certificate of post-mortem
The Book of Documents; The Book of History; Shujing; Shu Ching
book in Japanese; book bound in the Japanese style
memorandum of agreement; agreement; memorandum of understanding; MOU; letter of intent; heads of agreement
application (form)
book (usu. old); publication; document
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; book or document that is factual in nature
semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
rare book
private document; personal letter
military book; war history
seal-engraving style (of writing Chinese characters); seal script
directions; advisory; notice; warning
Secretariat (Tang-dynasty China)
draft; rough copy
receipt (document)
one's desk-side book
clerical script (ancient, highly angular style of kanji)
verbal note (notes verbale); written statement
similar books
insurance papers; certificate of insurance
letter from home
book for learners; study book
instrument of ratification
printed style (of writing Chinese characters); square style; block style; standard style
must-read (book); required reading
other book; another book
textbook of Buddhist treatises (containing interpretation of the sutras)
English book; book written in English
book for novices; general introduction to a subject
written estimate; quotation; quote
headnote; heading; superscription; above-mentioned; referred to above
penmanship; calligraphy
rare book
great love of books; favorite book (favourite)
letter received
Jeremiah (book of the Bible)
cheap fiction
one's own writing
writing in red
five fundamental texts of Ise Shinto
Jonah (book of the Bible)
Pentateuch
interpretation of a book
resume showing career and job history; curriculum vitae
the six classes of (kanji) characters; Hexateuch (first six books of the Hebrew Bible)
Book of Mormon
a report (of one's findings)
many books; many writings
written estimate; quotation; quote
series (of publications); library (set of books)
(written) judgement or verdict (judgment)
prospectus; offering memorandum
Zechariah (book of the Bible)
biographical dictionary
history; memoirs
Epistle to the Corinthians (comprising two books of the Bible)
collation; examining and comparing
statement of accounts; bill
book (esp. Confucian classics and historical records); history of books; history of calligraphy
copy; duplicate
someone's letter
travel guide; guidebook (for travellers)
Ezekiel (book of the Bible)
Malachi (book of the Bible)
letter of explanation; written explanation
(written) application; written request; petition; written prayer for a shrine or Buddhist temple
documentary evidence
family chart and personal history
writing; penmanship
affidavit; deposition
user's manual; handling instructions
personal reference letter; personal reference guarantee
Hosea (book of the Bible)
confidential letter
typewriting
beautiful calligraphy; calligrapher; good book
ordinary book; ordinary handwriting
book of omens appended to Confucian Chinese classics
foreword; preface; introduction; postscript
written acknowledgement; written acknowledgment; receipt
Declaration of Independence (the document)
certificate of alien registration; alien registration card
letter (often open); letter containing a proposal
Amos (book of the Bible)
Nahum (book of the Bible)
statement of purpose; essay/letter in university application form
statement of payment (delivery)
appendix; supplementary notes
famous or accomplished calligrapher
letter; note; document
missal; mass book
self-study guide or book
rime dictionary; rhyme dictionary; Chinese dictionary arranged by finals
income tax return certificate; tax return certificate
detailed written report; formal account (of steps taken in response to an incident, etc.)
(written) application; application form
document circulated to staff to obtain approval (for a decision, policy, etc.)
(written) report or notification
letter of pardon
circular; circulating letter; reply (to a letter)
foreign book; foreign books; non-Buddhist writings
consolidated monthly invoice; itemized invoice; itemised invoice; statement of accounts
consolidated monthly invoice; itemized invoice; itemised invoice; statement of accounts
air writing; spacial calligraphy (artform)
invitation letter (e.g. document in support of a visa to enter Japan)
the Epistles (of the New Testament)
Joel (book of the Bible)
Obadiah (book of the Bible)
Obadiah (book of the Bible)
Micah (book of the Bible)
Habakkuk (book of the Bible)
Zephaniah (book of the Bible)
Zephaniah (book of the Bible)
Haggai (book of the Bible)
Epistle to the Galatians (book of the Bible)
textbook; school-book
design specifications (for public tender); drawings and specifications
(Britain's) Lord Privy Seal
invitation letter (e.g. document in support of a visa to enter Japan)
written statement
manual; instruction manual; work procedures documentation; operating instructions
transcript of results (esp. student grades); report of results
full (detailed) report
proof of vehicle having been registered as disposed of
request for proposals; RFP; invitation for bids
calligraphic art; calligraphy (as an art)
book lung (arachnid respiratory organ)
book lung (arachnid respiratory organ)
bookstore; bookshop
document with the emperor's seal
bookstore; bookshop
brief (legal, patent, etc.)
liquidation statement or account
Examples (2 in total)
I received an invitation.
This firm prints a lot of educational books.