(じょう)

じょう
suffix
letter; document; certificate (suffix)
1. letter; document; certificate
Suffix indicating a type of formal letter, document, or certificate.
感謝(かんしゃ)(じょう)(おく)った。
I presented a letter of appreciation.
招待(しょうたい)(じょう)(とど)いた。
An invitation arrived.
卒業(そつぎょう)証書(しょうしょ)表彰(ひょうしょう)(じょう)()()った。
I received my diploma and certificate of commendation.

(じょう) is a suffix for formal letters, documents, and certificates.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

Letters:

  • 招待(しょうたい)(じょう): invitation
  • 案内(あんない)(じょう): notification/information letter
  • (れい)(じょう): thank-you letter
  • 挨拶(あいさつ)(じょう): greeting card

Certificates/Documents:

  • 感謝(かんしゃ)(じょう): certificate of appreciation
  • 表彰(ひょうしょう)(じょう): certificate of commendation
  • (しょう)(じょう): certificate/award
  • 免許(めんきょ)(じょう): license document

Other formal documents:

  • 委任(いにん)(じょう): power of attorney
  • 辞令(じれい)(じょう): letter of appointment

RELATED:

  • 手紙(てがみ): letter (general)
  • (しょ): document, writing