曽
formerly, ever
JLPT N1 11 strokes
- Kun'yomi
- かつ・かつて・すなわち
- On'yomi
- ソウ・ソ・ゾウ
- Radical
- 日 · sun (sun, day)
曽 means "formerly, ever". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 11 strokes. It is read かつ・かつて・すなわち in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソウ・ソ・ゾウ in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).
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Common questions
- What does the kanji 曽 mean?
- 曽 means "formerly, ever". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
- How many strokes does 曽 have?
- 曽 is written in 11 strokes.
- How is 曽 read?
- It is read かつ・かつて・すなわち in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ソウ・ソ・ゾウ in compounds (on'yomi).
- What JLPT level is 曽?
- 曽 is a JLPT N1 kanji.