N1
昭 meaning and readings
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Kanji
昭
N1
- Meaning
- Bright (character used in Japanese era names)
- Onyomi
- ショウ
- Kunyomi
- -
- Formula
- 昭 = 日 + 召。
Story
昭 is analyzed as a combination of 日 (sun), 召 (call) and denotes Bright (character used in Japanese era names).
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N1.
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