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召
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
め.す
mesu
seduce · call · send for · wear · put on · ride in · buy · eat · drink · catch (cold)
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
召=
刀口
sword + mouth
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sword and mouth. Calling like sword with mouth.
Symbolism
Summon, convene, call. Represents summoning.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
お召し物
おめしもの
Fine garments; Respectful term for clothing
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 召 mean in Japanese?
召 means seduce, call, send for, wear, put on, ride in, buy, eat, drink, catch (cold).
How do you read 召?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: め.す (mesu).
How many strokes does 召 have?
召 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 召 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 召 (seduce, call, send for, wear, put on, ride in, buy, eat, drink, catch (cold)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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