称: the kanji for name; praise
称 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means name; praise. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
称 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
称 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ショウ (shou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 名称めいしょう · meishō | name; title |
| 称賛しょうさん · shōsan | praise |
| 対称たいしょう · taishō | symmetry |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会社の名称が変わった。Kaisha no meishō ga kawatta.The company's name changed.
- 彼の勇気は多くの人に称賛された。Kare no yūki wa ōku no hito ni shōsan sareta.His courage was praised by many people.
- この建物は左右対称だ。Kono tatemono wa sayū taishō da.This building is symmetrical.
- 正式な名称を書いてください。Seishiki na meishō o kaite kudasai.Please write the official name.
- 一人称は「私」や「僕」などだ。Ichininshō wa "watashi" ya "boku" nado da.First-person pronouns include watashi and boku.
Questions about 称
How many strokes does 称 have?
称 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 称?
The on readings are shou (ショウ). 称 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 称?
N1. 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 N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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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 称
- 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.