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On'yomi
ショ
SHO

signature · govt office · police station

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#725
Radicalnet(6)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

=

net + 者

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of net and person. Signing with net.

Symbolism

Signature, police station, office. Represents signing and office.

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Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

署名捺印

しょめいなついん

Signature and seal; To sign and stamp a document

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 署 mean in Japanese?

署 means signature, govt office, police station.

How do you read 署?

On'yomi: ショ (SHO).

How many strokes does 署 have?

署 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 网 (net).

Is 署 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 署 (signature, govt office, police station) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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