Definition of 張 (ちょう)

ちょう

張

ちょう

chou

View details for kanji: 張
noun
1.
Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)(archaism, astronomy term)
See also:二十八宿,  朱雀 (すざく)
suffix, counter
2.
counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.
Related Kanji
張 lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)