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招
On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
まね.く
maneku
beckon · invite · summon · engage
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes8
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of hand and summon. Summoning with hand.
Symbolism
Invitation, invite, summon. Represents inviting.
Component Breakdown
招=
扌召
hand + 召
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
開運招福
かいうんしょうふく
bringing luck and good fortune
Proverbs & Idioms
招かれざる客
まねかれざるきゃく
An uninvited guest
A person who comes without being welcomed
Other kanji with the same meaning
“summon”
“engage”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 招 mean in Japanese?
招 means beckon, invite, summon, engage.
How do you read 招?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: まね.く (maneku).
How many strokes does 招 have?
招 has 8 strokes. Its radical is 手 (hand).
Is 招 a good kanji for a tattoo?
招 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means beckon, invite, summon, engage. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.