Length in Japanese
"length" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "length". The most common choice is shown first.
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length, ten shaku, measure, Mr., Ms., height, stature, all (one has), only, that's all, merely
Reading: jou
3 strokes
Where it comes from
Shape of person with spread arms. Unit of length.
What it carries
Sturdy, robust, length. Represents length and strength.
Related kanji for "length"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for length?
The most common kanji for "length" is 丈, read as jou. It means length, ten shaku, measure. Related kanji: 縦 (length).
How many strokes does 丈 have?
丈 has 3 strokes.