Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (ちょう) in Japanese

Kana Reading
ちょう
Romaji
chō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
  • Parts of speech
    suffix, counter
    Meaning
    counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.


Related Kanji

JLPT 2

11 strokes

lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: は.る, -は.り, -ば.り

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