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承
承 (readings: しょう, う; Japanese kanji) means “consent / receive”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 承認 (approval).
What does 承 mean?
| Kanji | 承 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | consent / receive |
| Readings | しょう, う |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 承
承 is read しょう or う depending on the word.
Example words with 承
| Example | 承認 (approval) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14