What does kanji 稱 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 稱 is address.

How is kanji 稱 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 稱 are あ.げる, かな.う, たた.える, とな.える, はか.る, ほめ.る; the onyomi readings are ショウ.

Kanken 1 / Pre-Level 1

稱

Meaning

address

address, brand, call, name, say

Stroke Order

Variant: 称 (Shinjitai) , 穪 (Itaiji)

5 reference sentences

人々は彼を町の英雄と稱えた。

People praised him as the hero of the town.

この茶は昔から長寿の茶と稱されてきた。

This tea has long been known as a tea for longevity.

彼は会見で自分をただの案内人だと稱した。

At the press conference, he described himself as just a guide.

両親はその子を希望と稱した。

The parents named the child Hope.

手紙では相手を役職で稱することがある。

In letters, people sometimes address the other person by their title.

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