丈
length · ten shaku · measure · Mr. · Ms. · height · stature · all (one has) · only · that's all · merely
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of person with spread arms. Unit of length.
Symbolism
Sturdy, robust, length. Represents length and strength.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 丈
Four-Character Compounds
気炎万丈
きえんばんじょう
in high spirits; talking big
波乱万丈
はらんばんじょう
stormy and full of drama; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
黄塵万丈
こうじんばんじょう
rising cloud of (yellowish) dust
Proverbs & Idioms
丈夫が一番
じょうぶがいちばん
Good health is the best
Health is the most important thing
Anime & Manga
追放されたチート付与魔術師は気ままなセカンドライフを謳歌する。 ～俺は武器だけじゃなく、あらゆるものに『強化ポイント』を付与できるし、俺の意思でいつでも効果を解除できるけど、残った人たち大丈夫？～
The Laid-Off Cheat-Granting Mage Enjoys a Second Lease on Life
A well-known work with 丈 in its Japanese title.
ポンコツ風紀委員とスカート丈が不適切なJKの話
The Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt
A well-known work with 丈 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 丈 mean in Japanese?
丈 means length, ten shaku, measure, Mr., Ms., height, stature, all (one has), only, that's all, merely.
How do you read 丈?
On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU). Kun'yomi: たけ、だけ (take, dake).
How many strokes does 丈 have?
丈 has 3 strokes. Its radical is 一 (one).
Is 丈 a good kanji for a tattoo?
丈 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means length, ten shaku, measure, Mr., Ms., height, stature, all (one has), only, that's all, merely. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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