紹
introduce · inherit · help
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and summon. Introducing by summoning with thread.
Symbolism
Introduction, letter of introduction, mediation. Represents introducing.
Component Breakdown
thread + 召
Words & Expressions
Words written with 紹
Proverbs & Idioms
紹介の労を取る
しょうかいのろうをとる
To take the trouble of introducing
To make the effort to connect people
Related Figures & Stories
袁紹
Name contains 紹
Yuan Shao , courtesy name Benchu , was a Chinese military general, politician, and warlord who lived in the late Eastern Han dynasty.
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Name contains 紹
Keizan Jōkin , also known as Taiso Jōsai Daishi, is considered to be the second great founder of the Sōtō school of Zen in Japan.
Wikipedia高橋紹運
Name contains 紹
Takahashi Shigetane also known as Takahashi Shōun was a Japanese samurai lord and senior retainer of the Ōtomo clan throughout the latter Sengoku…
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 紹 mean in Japanese?
紹 means introduce, inherit, help.
How do you read 紹?
On'yomi: ショウ (SHOU).
How many strokes does 紹 have?
紹 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 紹 a good kanji for a tattoo?
紹 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means introduce, inherit, help. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.