招: the kanji for invite
招 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means invite. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
招 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
招 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ショウ (shou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 招待しょうたい · shōtai | invitation |
まねく (maneku)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 招くまねく · maneku | to invite; to cause |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 結婚式に多くの友人を招待した。Kekkonshiki ni ōku no yūjin o shōtai shita.We invited many friends to the wedding.
- 誤解を招く言い方は避けたい。Gokai o maneku iikata wa saketai.I want to avoid phrasing that invites misunderstanding.
- 彼を家に招待しました。Kare o ie ni shōtai shimashita.I invited him to my home.
- 不注意が事故を招いた。Fuchūi ga jiko o maneita.Carelessness caused the accident.
- パーティーに近所の人を招待した。Pātī ni kinjo no hito o shōtai shita.We invited the neighbors to the party.
Questions about 招
How many strokes does 招 have?
招 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 招?
The on readings are shou (ショウ). The kun readings are maneku (まねく).
What JLPT level is 招?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 招
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.