草莽 | Japanese meaning

草莽【そうもう】

Also【そうぼう】そうもうそうぼう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

commoner; humble subjectformal or literary term

This meaning refers to an ordinary person or citizen, often contrasting with those of noble or official status. It can imply humility and a lack of power or privilege.

He served society as a commoner.

private citizen who opposed the Tokugawa shogunate during the Bakumatsu periodhistorical term

This usage refers specifically to individuals who resisted the ruling government, showing active political engagement and opposition during a significant historical period in Japan.

The common citizens who opposed the Tokugawa shogunate rose up in search of a new era.

grassy place; bushobsolete term

This meaning denotes a physical location or natural feature often associated with wild growth and natural vegetation.

The children were playing in the grassy area.

国語辞典Japanese definitions

草莽

そうもう草莽のし士

Wiktionary

草莽【そうもう】

Also【そうぼう】そうもうそうぼう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

commoner; humble subjectformal or literary term

This meaning refers to an ordinary person or citizen, often contrasting with those of noble or official status. It can imply humility and a lack of power or privilege.

He served society as a commoner.

private citizen who opposed the Tokugawa shogunate during the Bakumatsu periodhistorical term

This usage refers specifically to individuals who resisted the ruling government, showing active political engagement and opposition during a significant historical period in Japan.

The common citizens who opposed the Tokugawa shogunate rose up in search of a new era.

grassy place; bushobsolete term

This meaning denotes a physical location or natural feature often associated with wild growth and natural vegetation.

The children were playing in the grassy area.

国語辞典Japanese definitions

草莽

そうもう草莽のし士

Wiktionary

草

N31

意grass; weeds; herbs; pasture; write; draft

訓くさ、くさ-、-ぐさ

音ソウ

名そ、や

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莽

意grass; grassy field

訓くさ

音ボウ、モウ

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草莽【そうもう】

Also【そうぼう】そうもうそうぼう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

commoner; humble subjectformal or literary term

This meaning refers to an ordinary person or citizen, often contrasting with those of noble or official status. It can imply humility and a lack of power or privilege.

He served society as a commoner.

private citizen who opposed the Tokugawa shogunate during the Bakumatsu periodhistorical term

This usage refers specifically to individuals who resisted the ruling government, showing active political engagement and opposition during a significant historical period in Japan.

The common citizens who opposed the Tokugawa shogunate rose up in search of a new era.

grassy place; bushobsolete term

This meaning denotes a physical location or natural feature often associated with wild growth and natural vegetation.

The children were playing in the grassy area.

国語辞典Japanese definitions

草莽

そうもう草莽のし士

Wiktionary

草莽【そうもう】

Also【そうぼう】そうもうそうぼう

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

commoner; humble subjectformal or literary term

This meaning refers to an ordinary person or citizen, often contrasting with those of noble or official status. It can imply humility and a lack of power or privilege.

He served society as a commoner.

private citizen who opposed the Tokugawa shogunate during the Bakumatsu periodhistorical term

This usage refers specifically to individuals who resisted the ruling government, showing active political engagement and opposition during a significant historical period in Japan.