称する
しょうする
shousuru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 88 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
称する (しょうする (shousuru)) means "to call oneself". It is read しょうする (shousuru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to call oneself
Also : to call · to name
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Example Sentences
その組織の指導者は自分を革命の指導者と称しており、支持者たちを魅了している。
そのそしきのしどうしゃはじぶんをかくめいのしどうしゃとしょうしており、しじしゃたちをみりょうしている。
The leader of the organization calls himself a revolutionary leader and attracts supporters.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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