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招

招 — beckon, invite, summon

Learn the correct stroke order for 招 (beckon), a 8-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 58 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まね.くmaneku
Strokes8
Radical手
Frequency#840
Meaningsbeckon, invite, summon, engage

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

招きまねきinvitationnoun
招くまねくto invite; to askverb
招集しょうしゅうcall; summons; conveningnoun
招待しょうたいinvitationnoun
招致しょうちinvitation; summons; bidding (e.g. to host the Olympics)noun
招請しょうせいinvitationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 招 (beckon) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 8 strokes with radical 手.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 招 is #840, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

招きまねき — invitation
招くまねく — to invite; to ask
招集しょうしゅう — call; summons; convening

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 招 have?

The kanji 招 (beckon) has 8 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 招?

招 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 招 mean?

招 means: beckon, invite, summon, engage. On'yomi readings: ショウ. Kun'yomi readings: まね.く.

What JLPT level is 招?

招 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.