Shoji

Shoji Meaning & Origin

About Shoji
The name "Shoji" is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. It can be a given name for boys or girls, as well as a surname. The most common interpretation of "Shoji" is "bright, shining, or clear." It can also refer to a traditional Japanese sliding door made of translucent paper or wood lattice, which allows light to pass through. The name "Shoji" carries connotations of illumination, clarity, and the beauty of traditional Japanese architecture.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XJ
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH OW1 JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃoʊʤi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shoji in Braille

Here's how to represent Shoji in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Shoji in braille

How to Spell the Name Shoji in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Shoji using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Shoji in sign language

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