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唱
唱 (readings: しょう, とな; Japanese kanji) means “sing / chant”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 合唱 (chorus).
What does 唱 mean?
| Kanji | 唱 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | sing / chant |
| Readings | しょう, とな |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 唱
唱 is read しょう or とな depending on the word.
Example words with 唱
| Example | 合唱 (chorus) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14