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嘱
On'yomi
ショク
SHOKU
Kun'yomi
しょく.する・たの.む
shokusuru / tanomu
entrust · request · send a message
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Stroke Order
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Strokes15
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and belong. Entrusting with mouth.
Symbolism
Commission, expectation, request. Represents entrusting.
Component Breakdown
嘱=
口属
mouth + 属
Words & Expressions
Words written with 嘱
嘱託しょくたくcommission
委嘱いしょくcommissioning
嘱望しょくぼうexpecting much of
Proverbs & Idioms
嘱託を受ける
しょくたくをうける
To receive a commission
To be entrusted with a special task
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 嘱 mean in Japanese?
嘱 means entrust, request, send a message.
How do you read 嘱?
On'yomi: ショク (SHOKU). Kun'yomi: しょく.する、たの.む (shokusuru, tanomu).
How many strokes does 嘱 have?
嘱 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 嘱 a good kanji for a tattoo?
嘱 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means entrust, request, send a message. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.