JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
尚 — esteem
- Reading
- ショウ・なお
- Meaning
- esteem; furthermore; still; yet
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
尚 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・なお and it means esteem; furthermore; still; yet. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
尚 appears in everyday japanese words such as 尚 (furthermore), 尚更 (all the more) and 高尚 (high).
Japanese words containing 尚
Frequently asked questions
What does 尚 mean in Japanese?
尚 means esteem; furthermore; still; yet in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 尚 read?
尚 is read ショウ・なお. Reading it inside real words — 尚 and 尚更 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 尚 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 尚 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 尚 in a word?
A common word containing 尚 is 尚 (なお) — "furthermore". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 尚 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 尚 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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