Quick answer
署 is the kanji for "Signature". A common reading is しょ (sho). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Signature
Also : Govt Office · Police Station
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 署 represents 'SIGNATURE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of signature.
On-reading: しょ — remember this sound by associating it with signature.
Example Sentences
財布を拾ったので、警察署に届けました。
さいふをひろったので、けいさつしょにとどけました。
I found a wallet, so I reported it to the police station.
消防署の前には駐車しないでください。
しょうぼうしょのまえにはちゅうしゃしないでください。
Please don't park in front of the fire station.
Vocabulary using 署
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