Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 方丈(ほうじょう) in Japanese

方丈
Kana Reading
ほうじょう
Romaji
hōjō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    square jo (approx. 10 sq feet)
  • Parts of speech
    Buddhist term
    Meaning
    abbot's chamber
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    chief priest


Kanji in this word

3 strokes

length, 10feet, measure, Mr., Ms., height, stature, all (one has), only, that's all, merely

On'Yomi: ジョウ

Kun'Yomi: たけ, だけ

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JLPT 4

4 strokes

direction, person, alternative

On'Yomi: ホウ

Kun'Yomi: かた, -かた, -がた

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