Japanese Kanji

chou

quire (of paper) · bundle of seaweed · counter for screens

Jinmeiyō (name kanji) · 8 strokes

Readings

  • ONチョウchou
  • ONジョウjou
  • KUNかきものkakimono

Meaning

Quire (of paper), bundle of seaweed, counter for screens, notebook.

Stroke order for 帖

帖 is a Jinmeiyō (name kanji) — used in Japanese personal names and specialised writing. With 8 strokes, it appears in classical literature, place names, and formal documents. Jinmeiyō kanji are officially approved for use in Japanese personal names and may be encountered in legal documents and family registries.

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