ちょう
張

noun

Astronomy, etc. term. Archaism.
  1. Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions).

suffix, counter

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

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ちょう
張
 張 ちょう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch
は.る　チョウ　わり (5th, N1)
bow, bow (archery, violin)
ゆみ　キュウ　こ (2nd, N1)
long, leader, superior
チョウ　なが.い　おさ (2nd, N5)
left hand
garment, clothes, dressing
イ　ころも　きぬ (4th, N2)
kettle lid radical (no. 8)
トウ (Kentei 1)
garment(衣) variant