初歩
しょほ
shoho
nounVocabularyExtra vocab 8 — supplementary

Quick answer

初歩 (しょほ (shoho)) means "Basics". It is a Japanese noun. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

Basics

Also : elements · rudiments

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Example Sentences

初歩から学び始めた。

しょほからまなびはじめた。

I began learning from the basics.

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