Summon in Japanese
"summon" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "summon". The most common choice is shown first.
招View details →
Top pick
beckon, invite, summon, engage
Reading: shou
8 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of hand and summon. Summoning with hand.
What it carries
Invitation, invite, summon. Represents inviting.
Related kanji for "summon"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for summon?
The most common kanji for "summon" is 招, read as shou. It means beckon, invite, summon. Related kanji: 喚 (summon).
How many strokes does 招 have?
招 has 8 strokes.