張
counter for bows & stringed instruments · stretch · spread · put up (tent)
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bow and long. Stretching bow long.
Symbolism
Claim, tension, stretch. Represents stretching.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Drawing a bow
Component Breakdown
bow + long
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
一張一弛
いっちょういっし
tension and relaxation
緊張緩和
きんちょうかんわ
easing of tensions; detente; thaw
主義主張
しゅぎしゅちょう
one's principles and position
張三李四
ちょうさんりし
the common run of men; the average Joe; good-for-nothing (person)
我を張る
がをはる
Stick to one's guns; Stubbornly insist on one's own way
Related Figures & Stories
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 張 mean in Japanese?
張 means counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent).
How do you read 張?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: は.る、-は.り、-ば.り (haru, hari, bari).
How many strokes does 張 have?
張 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 弓 (bow).
Is 張 a good kanji for a tattoo?
張 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.