Jou - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Jou

βš₯
joh'joe'1 syllable
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Mandarin
Gathering

MEANING

To gather

ORIGIN

Chinese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Chinese character '聚' (jù), which means to gather or assemble.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Chinese culture, the concept of gathering is often associated with family and community events.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Historically, the character has been used in literary contexts to describe assemblies or meetings.

πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japanese
Soft

MEANING

Castle

ORIGIN

Japanese

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Japanese word 'jō', meaning castle.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Japan, castles are symbolic of power and protection.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Castles played a significant role in the feudal era of Japan for defense and residence of lords.

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