Japanese Kanji

chou

summon · recruit · musical note

Jinmeiyō variant · 16 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONchi
  • KUNしるしshirushi
  • KUNめすmesu

Meaning

Summon, recruit, musical note.

徵 is a Jinmeiyō variant — used in Japanese names and specialised writing. With 16 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents.

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