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Japanese symbol for “endorsing”

Romaji: sashou
visa

In Japanese, endorsing is , read (sashou).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. n visa
  2. n, vs endorsing (e.g. a passport); stamping

Kanji and stroke order

investigate
on: サ
9 strokes · JLPT 2
evidence, proof, certificate
on: ショウ
kun: あかし
12 strokes · JLPT 1

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
ちょうさ chousainvestigation; examination; inquiry
けんさ kensainspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test
そうさ sousasearch (esp. in criminal investigations); investigation; inquiry
しんさ shinsajudging; inspection; examination
じゅんさ junsapolice officer; policeman; constable
かんさ kansainspection; audit; judgement
しょうこ shoukoevidence; proof
しょうめい shoumeiproof; testimony; demonstration

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.

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