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諸
Various, Many, All
もろ (moro)
JLPT N2
Interesting Fact
Government announcements and official documents frequently begin with 諸外国 (shogaikoku, 'various foreign countries') or 諸問題 (shomondai, 'various issues'). The kanji 諸 often gives writing a formal tone.
Memory Trick
Imagine many different flags gathered together at an international meeting. Seeing many countries in one place helps you remember 諸 means 'various' or 'many.'
Readings
Onyomi: ショ (sho)
Kunyomi: もろ (moro)
Example Words
諸国
しょこく (shokoku)
Various countries
諸外国
しょがいこく (shogaikoku)
Foreign countries
諸問題
しょもんだい (shomondai)
Various problems
諸事情
しょじじょう (shojijou)
Various circumstances
Example Sentence
諸事情 に より 会議 は 中止 です。
しょじじょう に より かいぎ は ちゅうし です。
shojijou ni yori kaigi wa chuushi desu
Due to various circumstances, the meeting has been canceled.