張

Reading

Kana: ちょう

Romaji: chō

Definitions

noun

1

Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)

(Astronomy, etc. term)

Note: archaism

See also: 二十八宿 朱雀 (reading すざく, entry #2)

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ctr

2

counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.

Kanji

張

Readings: チョウ、 は.る、 -は.り、 -ば.り

Meanings: lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

Example Sentences

頑張(がんば)れよ。

➥Good luck!

引(ひ)っ張(ぱ)るぞ。

➥We're going to pull it.

頑張(がんば)ってみる。

➥I try.

彼(かれ)を見張(みは)れ。

➥Keep watch on him.

張(は)り紙(がみ)お断(ことわ)り。

➥Post No Bills.

彼(かれ)は網(あみ)を張(は)った。

➥He fixed the net.