唱
chant · recite · call upon · yell
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
mouth + 昌
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and prosperous. Singing with mouth.
Symbolism
Singing, chorus, chant. Represents singing.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
浅酌低唱
せんしゃくていしょう
getting slightly intoxicated and humming a tune; getting slightly intoxicated and humming a tune
夫唱婦随
ふしょうふずい
a wife should do her husband's bidding; a wife should do her husband's bidding
一唱三嘆
いっしょうさんたん
one reading (of a poem aloud) leaves one with ceaseless sighs of admiration; one reading (of a poem aloud) leaves one with ceaseless sighs of admiration
Proverbs & Idioms
異口同音に唱える
いくどうおんにとなえる
To speak in unison
Many people expressing the same opinion
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 唱 mean in Japanese?
唱 means chant, recite, call upon, yell.
How do you read 唱?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: とな.える (tonaeru).
How many strokes does 唱 have?
唱 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 唱 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 唱 (chant, recite, call upon, yell) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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