招
Kanji · N2
招 / beckon
Kanji for beckon, invite, or summon.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ショウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | まね.く | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
招 carries the meaning beckon, invite, or summon.
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Common compounds with 招
招待するしょうたいする
招き猫まねきねこbeckoning cat / figure of a cat with one paw raised
招くまねくto invite / to ask
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