“Height” or “Stature” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “丈”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “丈” means “Stature”, “Height” or “Length”.
Jouyou Kanji “丈”
Jouyou Kanji “丈” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 3 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | じょう(jou) |
| Kun-Yomi | たけ(take) |
| Meanings | Unit word for measuring length |
| Stature, Height, Length | |
| Respect word for old person | |
| Respect word for Kabuki actors |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “丈”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 丈室(じょうしつ-jo u shi tsu) | Room of temple priest, About ten square feet room |
| 丈人(じょうじん-jo u ji n) | Elder, Senior, Wife’s father |
| 丈夫(じょうふ or ますらお-jo u fu (or) ma su ra o) | ① Gentleman, A man, ② Robust, Strong, Solid |
| 居丈高 or 威丈高(いたけだか-i ta ke da ka) | ① High sitting figure, ② Intimidating attitude |
| 美丈夫(びじょうふ-bi jo u fu) | Splendid-looking man, Man with rugged good looks |
| 気丈夫(きじょうふ-ki jo u fu) | ① Stout-hearted, Courageous, Brave, Tough, ② Reassuring, To feel secure |
| 女丈夫(じょじょうふ-jo jo u fu) | Brave woman, Strong minded woman |
| 黄八丈(きはちじょう-ki ha chi jo u) | Silk fabric dyed with plants of Hachijo-jima |
| 偉丈夫(いじょうふ-i jo u fu) | Big and strong man, Great man with an excellent personality |
| 大丈夫(だいじょうぶ-da i jo u bu) | Fine, Feel quite safe |
| 背丈(せたけ-se ta ke) | One’s height |
| 着丈(きたけ-ki ta ke) | Length of one’s dress |
| 身丈(みたけ-mi ta ke) | Length from shoulder to Kimono hem |
| 頑丈(がんじょう-ga n jo u) | Tough, Sturdy, Firm, Solid |
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