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