Instruments in Japanese
"instruments" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
張
chou
Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)
Reading: chou
11 strokes · wisdom, dynamic
Where it comes from
Composed of bow and long. Stretching bow long.
What it carries
Claim, tension, stretch. Represents stretching.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for instruments?
The most common kanji for "instruments" is 張, read as chou. It means counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 張 have?
張 has 11 strokes.