昭
shining · bright
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of sun and summon. Sun summoning brightness.
Symbolism
Showa era, clear, obvious. Represents clarity.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Bright future
Component Breakdown
sun + 召
Words & Expressions
Words written with 昭
Four-Character Compounds
昭昭たる
しょうしょうたる
Crystal clear; Extremely clear and undoubted
Anime & Manga
昭和元禄落語心中
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
A well-known work with 昭 in its Japanese title.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 昭 mean in Japanese?
昭 means shining, bright.
How do you read 昭?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU).
How many strokes does 昭 have?
昭 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 昭 a good kanji for a tattoo?
昭 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means shining, bright. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.