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What is the Kanji for 'Notebook'? | 帳

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Notebook', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Notebook' is 帳.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Notebook

    Reading

    kunyomiとばり

    tobari

    onyomiちょう

    chou

    Parts

    Towel Long, Leader

    Example Word

    通帳: passbook. The Japanese noun '通帳 (つうちょう)' refers to a 'passbook', which is a small book issued by a bank or financial institution to record transactions such as deposits, withdrawals, and balances. It is commonly used in Japan for managing savings accounts. For example: I forgot my passbook at home「通帳を家に忘れました」(つうちょうをいえにわすれました). Please bring your passbook to the bank「通帳を銀行に持ってきてください」(つうちょうをぎんこうにもってきてください). The word is specific to financial contexts and is essential for traditional banking in Japan.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N1

    Grade

    3

    Frequency

    1048

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Towel

    kanji

    Meaning

    Long, Leader

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 14 kanji contain the part 巾 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    City, Market

    kanji

    Meaning

    Return

    kanji

    Meaning

    Seat

    kanji

    Meaning

    Decorate

    kanji

    Meaning

    System, Control

    kanji

    Meaning

    Usual, Normal

    kanji

    Meaning

    Width

    kanji

    Meaning

    Belt, Wear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Printing

    kanji

    Meaning

    Curtain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Emperor, Sovereign

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sail

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hat, Headgear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Money, Cash

Learn the Kanji

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What does 帳 mean?

帳 means 'Notebook'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Third Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N1 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.