呼
call · call out to · invite
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and phonetic. Calling with mouth.
Symbolism
Breathe, call, summon. Represents calling.
Spiritual Meaning
"Breathing techniques" are fundamental to meditation, martial arts, yoga. Regulating breath orders the mind and controls life energy (ki).
Component Breakdown
mouth + 乎
Words & Expressions
Words written with 呼
Four-Character Compounds
大声疾呼
たいせいしっこ
shout with a loud voice; fulminate; vociferate
Proverbs & Idioms
呼べば応える
よべばこたえる
Call and there will be an answer
If you ask, you shall receive
Anime & Manga
恋と呼ぶには気持ち悪い
Koikimo
A well-known work with 呼 in its Japanese title.
劇場版 魔法科高校の劣等生 星を呼ぶ少女
The Irregular at Magic High School The Movie: The Girl Who Summons the Stars
A well-known work with 呼 in its Japanese title.
BLEACH Fade to Black 君の名を呼ぶ
Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black
A well-known work with 呼 in its Japanese title.
出来損ないと呼ばれた元英雄は、実家から追放されたので好き勝手に生きることにした
The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases
A well-known work with 呼 in its Japanese title.
君が僕らを悪魔と呼んだ頃
Back When You Called Us Devils
A well-known work with 呼 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 呼 mean in Japanese?
呼 means call, call out to, invite.
How do you read 呼?
On'yomi: コ (KO). Kun'yomi: よ.ぶ (yobu).
How many strokes does 呼 have?
呼 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 呼 a good kanji for a tattoo?
呼 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means call, call out to, invite. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.