# 召 — Call

Frequency rank 1745 / 2,608 in published Japanese.

Rarer in this ranking, but still part of the 2,608-character published set.

More common than 擦 (Rub), less common than 縫 (Sew).

- On’yomi: しょう
- Kun’yomi: め
- Radical: 口 Mouth (Kangxi 30)
- Frequency path: Level XIV of XX

The call radical on top opens a mouth below — a mouth opening wide to call out to someone, summoning them over.

In words:

- 召す めす — to call;to send for;to put on;to wear;to take (a bath);to ride in;to buy;to eat;to drink;to catch (a
- 召し上がる めしあがる — (polite) to eat

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