Vocabulary

What does 初歩 (しょほ, shoho) mean?

初歩 (しょほ, shoho) means first steps, basic knowledge.

Quick facts
Readingしょほ
Romajishoho
Part of speechnoun, no-adjective
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
しょほ
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshoho

first steps, basic knowledge

  1. 1noun · no-adjective basics; rudiments; elements

Example sentences

  • This is a rather elementary mistake, isn't it.

  • My piano playing is still at the beginner stage.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.