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On'yomi
ジョウ
JOU
Kun'yomi
たけ・だけ
take / dake

length · ten shaku · measure · Mr. · Ms. · height · stature · all (one has) · only · that's all · merely

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Strokes3
Frequency#1375
Radicalone(1)

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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

Four-Character Compounds

気炎万丈

きえんばんじょう

in high spirits; talking big; in high spirits

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; stormy and full of drama

黄塵万丈

こうじんばんじょう

rising cloud of (yellowish) dust; 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

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?

Yes. 丈 (length, ten shaku, measure, Mr., Ms., height, stature, all (one has), only, that's all, merely) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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