Quick answer
諸 is the kanji for "Many". A common reading is もろ (moro). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Many
Also : Various · Several
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 諸 represents 'VARIOUS'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of various.
On-reading: しょ — remember this sound by associating it with various. Kun-reading: もろ.
Example Sentences
諸外国と比較すると、日本の少子化は深刻な問題です。
しょがいこくとひかくすると、にほんのしょうしかはしんこくなもんだいです。
Compared to other countries, Japan's declining birthrate is a serious problem.
諸事情により、会議を延期することになりました。
しょじじょうにより、かいぎをえんきすることになりました。
Due to various circumstances, the meeting has been postponed.
Vocabulary using 諸
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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