Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of (じょう) in Japanese

Kana Reading
じょう
Romaji
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    folding book
  • Parts of speech
    suffix, counter
    Meaning
    counter for units of paper and nori (48 pages of Mino paper; 20 pages of hanshi; 10 sheets of nori)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    counter for folding books, folding screens, shields, etc.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    counter for pairs of curtains
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    counter for tatami mats


Kanji in this word

8 strokes

quire (of paper), bundle of seaweed, counter for screens, notebook

On'Yomi: チョウ, ジョウ

Kun'Yomi: かきもの

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