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町
On'yomi
チョウ
CHOU
Kun'yomi
まち
machi
town · village · block · street
Details
Stroke Order
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Strokes7
Component Breakdown
町=
田丁
field + 丁
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of field and block. Divided sections of rice fields.
Symbolism
Town, municipality, streets. Represents local community.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Village life
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
町内の恥
ちょうないのはじ
A disgrace to the neighborhood; Behavior that brings shame to the community
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 町 mean in Japanese?
町 means town, village, block, street.
How do you read 町?
On'yomi: チョウ (CHOU). Kun'yomi: まち (machi).
How many strokes does 町 have?
町 has 7 strokes. Its radical is 田 (field).
Is 町 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 町 (town, village, block, street) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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