召 — Seduce / Call / Send For / Wear

Master (高手)しょう, め

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召 (readings: しょう, め; Japanese kanji) means “Seduce / Call / Send For / Wear”. It is a Jōyō kanji taught in Japanese secondary school (junior & senior high) — the 高手 · Master tier beyond the grade 1–6 Kyōiku set, and appears in words such as 召集 (convocation).

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What does 召 mean?

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Kanji	召
Meaning	Seduce / Call / Send For / Wear
Readings	しょう, め
Grade	Master (高手 · secondary school)
Curriculum	Jōyō kanji · Japanese secondary school (JLPT N1–N2)
Example	召集 (convocation)

How to read 召

召 is read しょう or め depending on the word.

Words with 召

召喚triệu tập
召集triệu tập

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Updated: 2026-07-22