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Meaning of (ちょう) in Japanese

Kana Reading
ちょう
Romaji
chō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi), suffix
    Meaning
    dynasty
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    reign
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    period; epoch; age
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    court


Kanji in this word

JLPT 4

12 strokes

morning, dynasty, regime, epoch, period, (North) Korea

On'Yomi: チョウ

Kun'Yomi: あさ

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