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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of net and person. Signing with net.
Symbolism
Signature, police station, office. Represents signing and office.
Related Culture & Scenes
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Component Breakdown
署=
罒者
net + 者
Words & Expressions
Words written with 署
Four-Character Compounds
署名捺印
しょめいなついん
Signature and seal; To sign and stamp a document
Other kanji with the same meaning
“signature”
“govt office”
“police station”
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?
署 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means signature, govt office, police station. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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