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唱

Chant
Stroke count: 11

Readings

On readingショウ
Kun readingとな.える、うた.う

Verbs with «唱»

唱える提唱する

Meanings

  1. chantRtK
  2. recite
  3. sing
  1. to recite
  2. to chant
  3. to cry
  4. to yell
  5. to shout

Popular Usage

合唱

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Mnemonic (RtK)

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mouth (口) · prosperous · sun (日) · day (日) · tongue wagging

From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 21

Compound words

彼は大多数の意見に異議を唱えた。
He dissented from the opinion of the majority.tatoeba
彼は減税を唱えた。
He advocated reduction of taxes.tatoeba
彼は規則の改正を唱えている。
He advocates a revision of the rules.tatoeba
彼は異議を唱える誰に対しても腹を立てた。
He got angry with whoever challenged him.tatoeba

Stroke Order

11 strokes

To chant, recite, advocate. Mouth 口 + 昌 (bright, loud) — saying it loud and clear.

Practice Writing

Practice Writing 唱

Draw with a guide, then from memory — checked at every step