紹 Kanji – introduce

The Japanese kanji 紹 can mean introduce, inherit, help.

Meaning and Readings

Meaning: introduce, inherit, help

Onyomi: ショウ

Kunyomi: —

Romaji: shou

JLPT: 2

Frequency Rank: 963

How is 紹 read?

紹 has the onyomi reading ショウ.

In romaji, these readings can be written as shou.

Common Japanese Words Using 紹

These common Japanese words contain 紹. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.

自己紹介（じこしょうかい） — self-introduction
紹介（しょうかい） — introduction, presentation, referral, showcase (of a product)
紹介者（しょうかいしゃ） — person who introduces someone, introducer
紹介文（しょうかいぶん） — introductory text, introductory essay

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