Vocabulary

What does 省~ (しょう~) mean?

省~ (しょう~, shou~) means to omit, to save (prefix).

Quick facts
Readingしょう~
Romajishou~
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N2
しょう~
N2 · estimated, JLPT frameworkshou~

to omit, to save (prefix)

Example sentences

  • Arrange the furniture to save space.

  • This refrigerator is an energy-saving model.

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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.

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