尚
なお
nao
JLPT N38 strokesKanjiLevel 95 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
尚 is the kanji for "Esteem". Its reading is なお (nao). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Esteem
Also : Yet · Still · Furthermore
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Readings
kunなお/ naoonしょう/ shou
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
冋
Example Sentences
彼の意見は尚早だ。
かれのいけんはしょうそうだ。
His opinion is premature.
尚書の役割は重要だ。
しょうしょのやくわりはじゅうようだ。
The role of the minister is crucial.
Vocabulary using 尚
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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