Japanese Kanji

shou

call · name · brand

Extended kanji · 14 strokes

Readings

  • ONショウshou
  • KUNたた.えるtata
  • KUNとな.えるtona
  • KUNあ.げるa

Meaning

Call, name, brand, address, say.

Stroke order for 稱

稱 is a Extended kanji — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 14 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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