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召

召 — seduce, call, send for

Learn the correct stroke order for 召 (seduce), a 5-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Secondary school5 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)め.すmesu
Strokes5
Radical口
Frequency#1540
Meaningsseduce, call, send for, wear, put on, ride in, buy, eat, drink, catch (cold)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

応召おうしょうresponding to a call-up for military service; answering a call-upnoun
召すめすto call; to summon; to send forverb
召喚しょうかんsummons; subpoena; citationnoun
召集しょうしゅうconvening; calling together (e.g. parliament); call-up (for military service)noun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 召 (seduce) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 5 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 召 is #1540, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

応召おうしょう — responding to a call-up for military service; answering a call-up
召すめす — to call; to summon; to send for
召喚しょうかん — summons; subpoena; citation

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 召 have?

The kanji 召 (seduce) has 5 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 召?

召 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 召 mean?

召 means: seduce, call, send for, wear, put on, ride in, buy, eat, drink, catch (cold). On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: め.す.

What JLPT level is 召?

召 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.