Radical Combination

Meaning

Primary

Beckon

Mnemonic

Someone is reaching out with their fingers to call for you. They beckon you closer, this way.

Readings

On’yomi

しょう

Kun’yomi

まね

Nanori

None

Mnemonic

The person beckoning you is the Shougun (しょう). You can't help but obey the Shougun's beckoning call.

Visually Similar Kanji

Found In Vocabulary