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JLPT N29画 · 9 strokesradical 称 (shou)freq #1200

designation, title, name

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ショウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • たた.える
  • よ.ぶ

Mnemonic

A scholar proudly holds a title, designating him as the 'one who is called' for his wisdom, raising his name high above the rest.

About this kanji

The kanji 称 (shou) primarily means designation or title. It is often used as a noun, but it can also function as a verb in some contexts. You might encounter compounds like 称賛 (しょうさん), which means admiration, and 称号 (しょうごう), meaning title. Another common usage is 称する (しょうする), which means to call oneself or to be known by a specific name. This kanji highlights how names and titles can play an important role in identity. When using 称, it's helpful to remember that it often connects with respect or acknowledgment of someone's qualities or achievements.

Example sentences

  • 彼は彼女を素晴らしいと称賛した。

    He praised her as wonderful.

Meanings across languages

English
designation, title, name
Tiếng Việt
danh hiệu, tên gọi
日本語
称号, 称賛
한국어
지정, 타이틀, 이름
中文
名称, 标题, 名字
id
penunjukan, judul, nama
th
การกำหนดชื่อ, ชื่อ, ชื่อ
es
designación, título, nombre
fr
désignation, titre, nom
de
Bezeichnung, Titel, Name
pt
designação, título, nome

Common compounds

  • 称賛しょうさんadmiration, appreciation
  • 称号しょうごうtitle, designation
  • 称するしょうするto call oneself, to claim to be

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