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紹
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
introduce · inherit · help
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
紹=
糹召
thread + 召
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and summon. Introducing by summoning with thread.
Symbolism
Introduction, letter of introduction, mediation. Represents introducing.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
紹介の労を取る
しょうかいのろうをとる
To take the trouble of introducing
To make the effort to connect people
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 紹 mean in Japanese?
紹 means introduce, inherit, help.
How do you read 紹?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU).
How many strokes does 紹 have?
紹 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 紹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 紹 (introduce, inherit, help) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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