JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
張 — lengthen
- Reading
- チョウ・は.る・\~は.り・\~ば.り
- Meaning
- lengthen; counter for bows & stringed instruments; stretch; spread; put up
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
張 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is チョウ・は.る・\~は.り・\~ば.り and it means lengthen; counter for bows & stringed instruments; stretch; spread; put up. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
張 appears in everyday japanese words such as 誇張 (exaggeration), 出張 (official tour) and 拡張 (expansion).
Japanese words containing 張
Frequently asked questions
What does 張 mean in Japanese?
張 means lengthen; counter for bows & stringed instruments; stretch; spread; put up in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 張 read?
張 is read チョウ・は.る・\~は.り・\~ば.り. Reading it inside real words — 誇張 and 出張 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 張 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 張 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 張 in a word?
A common word containing 張 is 誇張 (こちょう) — "exaggeration". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 張 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 張 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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