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請
On'yomi
セイ・シン・ショウ
SEI / SHIN / SHOU
Kun'yomi
こ.う・う.ける
kou / ukeru
solicit · invite · ask
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Component Breakdown
請=
言青
speech + blue
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and blue. Speaking blue.
Symbolism
Request, application, demand. Represents requesting.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
請け負う
うけおう
To undertake; To accept a job with responsibility
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 請 mean in Japanese?
請 means solicit, invite, ask.
How do you read 請?
On'yomi: セイ、シン、ショウ (SEI, SHIN, SHOU). Kun'yomi: こ.う、う.ける (kou, ukeru).
How many strokes does 請 have?
請 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 請 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 請 (solicit, invite, ask) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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