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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of cloth and long. Long cloth.
Symbolism
Notebook, ledger, mosquito net. Represents notebook.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Unraveling a book
Component Breakdown
巾 + long
Words & Expressions
Words written with 帳
Proverbs & Idioms
帳尻を合わせる
ちょうじりをあわせる
Balance the books
Make things add up or reconcile accounts
Anime & Manga
夏目友人帳
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 1
A well-known work with 帳 in its Japanese title.
神様のメモ帳
Heaven's Memo Pad
A well-known work with 帳 in its Japanese title.
続 夏目友人帳
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 2
A well-known work with 帳 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“curtain”
“veil”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 帳 mean in Japanese?
帳 means notebook, account book, album, curtain, veil, net, tent.
How do you read 帳?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: とばり (tobari).
How many strokes does 帳 have?
帳 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 巾 (cloth).
Is 帳 a good kanji for a tattoo?
帳 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means notebook, account book, album, curtain, veil, net, tent. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.