Refers to an official or authoritative call to appear, such as a court summons or a formal request for someone's presence. Often used in legal or formal contexts.
Receive a summons from the court.
王の召しに応じて城へ向かった。
He went to the castle in response to the king's summons.
eat; drink
summoning; calling; wearing; clothing · high-quality silk crepe
servant; domestic worker
thoughts; opinion; will; discretion · donation at one's discretion; pay what you wish · fondness; liking; fancy
clothing; garments
The noun form of the verb 召す (めす), meaning 'to summon' or 'to call' (honorific). The kanji 召 carries the meaning of 'call' or 'summon'.