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Meaning of (ちょう) in Japanese

JLPT 2
Kana Reading
ちょう
Romaji
chō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    head; chief; leader; elder
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    merit; strong point
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    superiority
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    major (music)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

8 strokes

long, leader

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: なが.い, おさ

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