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称す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 称す

しょうす
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #35581
1

Su verb - precursor to the modern suru

to call; to name

2

Su verb - precursor to the modern suru

to call oneself ...; to go by the name of ...

3

Su verb - precursor to the modern suru

to purport (to be); to profess; to claim; to pretend; to feign

4

Su verb - precursor to the modern suru

to praise; to applaud

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 985
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

appellation
praise
admire
name
title
fame

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たた.える
とな.える
あ.げる
かな.う
はか.り
はか.る
ほめ.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
14 strokes

Meanings

call
name
brand
address
say

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
たた.える
とな.える
あ.げる
かな.う
はか.る
ほめ.る
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