introduce, inherit, help

About this kanji

The kanji 「紹」 means to introduce or to help someone. It is primarily used in compounds, and you won't find it used as a standalone word. Common compounds include 「紹介」 (しょうかい), which means 'introduction', and 「紹介者」 (しょうかいしゃ), referring to a 'person who introduces someone'. You might also encounter「自己紹介」 (じこしょうかい), which means 'self-introduction'. This kanji is useful in social situations, especially when meeting new people or discussing relationships, as introductions are an important part of Japanese culture. Keep in mind that it always appears in these compound forms rather than being used alone.

Example sentences

• 彼は新しいメンバーを紹 介した。

  He introduced a new member.

Meanings across languages

English

introduce, inherit, help

Tiếng Việt

giới thiệu, thừa kế, giúp đỡ

日本語

紹介, 継承, 助け

한국어

소개하다, 계승하다, 돕다

中文

介绍, 继承, 帮助

id

memperkenalkan, mewarisi, membantu

th

แนะนำ, สืบทอด, ช่วย

es

introducir, heredar, ayudar

fr

introduire, hériter, aider

de

einführen, erben, helfen

pt

introduzir, herdar, ajudar

Common compounds

• 紹介しょうかいintroduction, presentation, referral
• 紹介者しょうかいしゃperson who introduces someone, introducer
• 紹介文しょうかいぶんintroductory text, introductory essay
• 紹介状しょうかいじょうletter of introduction
• 自己紹介じこしょうかいself-introduction
• 紹述しょうじゅつfollowing (works, thoughts, etc. of another), continuing
• 紹興酒しょうこうしゅShaoxing wine
• 紹介料しょうかいりょうreferral fee, introduction fee

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