称
appellation · praise · admire · name · title · fame
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of grain and phonetic. Praising by measuring grain.
Symbolism
Name, title, praise. Represents calling.
Component Breakdown
grain + 尔
Words & Expressions
Words written with 称
Proverbs & Idioms
称賛に値する
しょうさんにあたいする
Worthy of praise
Deserving of commendation
Anime & Manga
自称悪役令嬢な婚約者の観察記録。
An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess
A well-known work with 称 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
称光天皇
Name contains 称
Emperor Shōkō was the 101st emperor of Japan, according to the traditional order of succession.
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 称 mean in Japanese?
称 means appellation, praise, admire, name, title, fame.
How do you read 称?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU). Kun'yomi: たた.える、とな.える、あ.げる、かな.う、はか.り、はか.る、ほめ.る (tataeru, tonaeru, ageru, kanau, hakari, hakaru, homeru).
How many strokes does 称 have?
称 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 禾 (grain).
Is 称 a good kanji for a tattoo?
称 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means appellation, praise, admire, name, title, fame. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.