JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
招 — beckon
- Reading
- ショウ・まね.く
- Meaning
- beckon; invite; summon; engage
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
招 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・まね.く and it means beckon; invite; summon; engage. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
招 appears in everyday japanese words such as 招き (invitation), 招く (to invite) and 招待 (invitation).
Japanese words containing 招
Frequently asked questions
What does 招 mean in Japanese?
招 means beckon; invite; summon; engage in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 招 read?
招 is read ショウ・まね.く. Reading it inside real words — 招き and 招く and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 招 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 招 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 招 in a word?
A common word containing 招 is 招き (まねき) — "invitation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 招 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 招 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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