請
Kanji · N1
請 / solicit
Kanji for solicit, invite, or ask.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | セイ、シン、ショウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | こ.う、う.ける | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
請 carries the meaning solicit, invite, or ask.
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Common compounds with 請
請願せいがんpetition
請求せいきゅうclaim / demand / charge
要請ようせいappeal / call for something / request
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