Kanji information

MeaningsBeckon, Invite, Summon, Engage
On-yomiしょう
Kun-yomiまね・く
Strokes8
JLPT LevelN3
Grade5
Frequency840

How to Write 招 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does 招 mean?

Beckon, Invite, Summon, Engage

How do you read 招?

On-yomi: しょう / Kun-yomi: まね・く

How many strokes does 招 have?

8 strokes

招 appears in which JLPT level?

招 is classified as JLPT N3.

In what school grade is 招 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 5 kanji.

How common is 招 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 840.

Where can I see the stroke order for 招?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 招 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 招?

U+62DB

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