Call

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

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

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 (aN1

召し上がるめしあがる (polite) to eatN4

召 is rank 1745 of 2,608 in published Japanese.