召
seduce · call · send for · wear · put on · ride in · buy · eat · drink · catch (cold)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sword and mouth. Calling like sword with mouth.
Symbolism
Summon, convene, call. Represents summoning.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Component Breakdown
sword + mouth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 召
Four-Character Compounds
お召し物
おめしもの
Fine garments; Respectful term for clothing
Anime & Manga
異世界魔王と召喚少女の奴隷魔術
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord
A well-known work with 召 in its Japanese title.
バカとテストと召喚獣
Baka and Test - Summon the Beasts
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黒の召喚士
Black Summoner
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異世界召喚は二度目です
Summoned to Another World for a Second Time
A well-known work with 召 in its Japanese title.
勇者召喚に巻き込まれたけど、異世界は平和でした
I Got Caught Up In a Hero Summons, but the Other World was at Peace!
A well-known work with 召 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 召 mean in Japanese?
召 means seduce, call, send for, wear, put on, ride in, buy, eat, drink, catch (cold).
How do you read 召?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: め.す (mesu).
How many strokes does 召 have?
召 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 召 a good kanji for a tattoo?
召 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means seduce, call, send for, wear, put on, ride in, buy, eat, drink, catch (cold). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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