Indicates the beginning or initial stage of something. Common in phrases like 序の口 (just the beginning) or 序盤 (opening stage).
This is still just the beginning.
foreword; preface; introduction
Specifically refers to the introductory section of a book or written work. Often used in the compound 序文 (preface).
See also: 序文
opening of a song (in gagaku or noh)
A technical term in traditional Japanese music and theater, referring to the introductory section of a piece. Part of the 序破急 (jo-ha-kyū) structure.
See also: 序破急
I was moved after reading the preface of this book.
In Noh theater, the jo of jo-ha-kyū corresponds to a slow, introductory section.
order; discipline; regularity; system
order; sequence · procedure; steps
rank; ranking order; hierarchy
preface; foreword; introductory chapter · beginning; start
overture; prelude
preface; foreword; introduction
just the beginning; only the start · jonokuchi; lowest sumo division
inflorescence
introduction; introductory remarks
introduction; preface
introduction; prelude
public order; public policy
stratigraphy; succession of strata
curtain-raiser; prologue
ordinal number
order; sequence
arranging seats by seniority
foreword; preface; introduction
foreword; preface; introduction · prefatory modifying statement (in waka)
school
arranging in order; sorting; ordering
The kanji 序 is of Chinese origin, combining 广 (building) and 予 (beforehand), suggesting a preliminary or introductory space. The reading じょ is the on'yomi.