唱
chant · recite · call upon · yell
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and prosperous. Singing with mouth.
Symbolism
Singing, chorus, chant. Represents singing.
Component Breakdown
mouth + 昌
Words & Expressions
Words written with 唱
Four-Character Compounds
浅酌低唱
せんしゃくていしょう
getting slightly intoxicated and humming a tune
夫唱婦随
ふしょうふずい
a wife should do her husband's bidding
一唱三嘆
いっしょうさんたん
one reading (of a poem aloud) leaves one with ceaseless sighs of admiration
Proverbs & Idioms
異口同音に唱える
いくどうおんにとなえる
To speak in unison
Many people expressing the same opinion
Anime & Manga
聖剣使いの禁呪詠唱＜ワールドブレイク＞
World Break: Aria of Curse for a Holy Swordsman
A well-known work with 唱 in its Japanese title.
戦姫絶唱シンフォギア
Symphogear
A well-known work with 唱 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 唱 mean in Japanese?
唱 means chant, recite, call upon, yell.
How do you read 唱?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: とな.える (tonaeru).
How many strokes does 唱 have?
唱 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 唱 a good kanji for a tattoo?
唱 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means chant, recite, call upon, yell. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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