張
Kanji · N2
張 / counter for bows & stringed instruments
Kanji for counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, or spread.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | チョウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | は.る、-は.り、-ば.り | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
張 carries the meaning counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, or spread.
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Common compounds with 張
頑張れがんばれhang in there / go for it / keep at it
緊張するきんちょうする
威張るいばるto put on airs / to act big / to throw one's weight about
誇張こちょうexaggeration
頑張るがんばるto persevere / to persist / to keep at it
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