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章
章
11 strokes
Frequency: 990
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

badge
chapter
composition
poem
design

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
あや
ふみ

Common Words

慌てる
あわてる
周章てる
Intransitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #1317
1

to become confused (disconcerted, disorganized, disorganised); to be flustered; to panic

Examples
その質問で彼はすっかりあわてた。
The question threw him off his balance.
2

Usu. 慌てて

to hurry; to rush; to hasten

文章
ぶんしょう
もんじょう
もんぞう
Noun
Freq #4103
1

writing; composition; essay; article; passage; prose; (writing) style

Examples
彼の文章はとても主観的だ。
His writing is very subjective.
2

sentence

Examples
次の文章を日本語に直しなさい。
Put the following sentences into Japanese.
章
しょう
Noun
Freq #4760
1

chapter; section

Examples
教科書の各章に約１２もの練習問題がついている。
Each chapter in the textbook is followed by about a dozen comprehension questions.
2

Noun, used as a suffix

medal; badge; insignia

紋章
もんしょう
Noun
Freq #8615
1

crest; coat of arms

勲章
くんしょう
Noun
Freq #14737
1

decoration; order; medal

Examples
その勇敢な行為で彼は勲章を貰った。
His brave deeds earned him a medal.
第一章
第１章
だいいっしょう
Noun
Freq #22627
1

chapter one; first chapter

Examples
第一章から始めましょう。
Let's begin with the first chapter.
たこ
蛸
タコ
章魚
鮹
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #23497
1

octopus

Examples
食べられることなくそのたこは、海に帰ったのであった。
That octopus returned to the sea without being eaten.
2

Colloquial

fool; idiot

腕章
わんしょう
Noun
Freq #29176
1

armband; arm band; brassard

序章
じょしょう
Noun
Freq #32623
1

preface; foreword; introduction; introductory chapter

2

beginning; start

記章
徽章
きしょう
Noun
Freq #39756
1

medal; badge; insignia

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