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称
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
たた.える・とな.える・あ.げる・かな.う・はか.り・はか.る・ほめ.る
tataeru / tonaeru / ageru / kanau / hakari / hakaru / homeru
appellation · praise · admire · name · title · fame
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Component Breakdown
称=
禾尔
grain + 尔
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and phonetic. Praising by measuring grain.
Symbolism
Name, title, praise. Represents calling.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
称賛に値する
しょうさんにあたいする
Worthy of praise
Deserving of commendation
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 称 mean in Japanese?
称 means appellation, praise, admire, name, title, fame.
How do you read 称?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: たた.える、とな.える、あ.げる、かな.う、はか.り、はか.る、ほめ.る (tataeru, tonaeru, ageru, kanau, hakari, hakaru, homeru).
How many strokes does 称 have?
称 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 称 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 称 (appellation, praise, admire, name, title, fame) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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