Message in Japanese

"message" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

メッセージ

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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.

Top pick

entrust, request, send a message

Reading: shoku

15 strokes

Where it comes from

Composed of mouth and belong. Entrusting with mouth.

What it carries

Commission, expectation, request. Represents entrusting.

Frequently asked questions

The most common kanji for "message" is 嘱, read as shoku. It means entrust, request, send a message. Related kanji: .

嘱 has 15 strokes.