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帳
“notebook / register” in Japanese is 帳, read chou (ちょう). It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 手帳 (pocket notebook).
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手帳に書く。
てちょうにかく。Write in the notebook.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 帳 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | notebook / register |
| Readings | ちょう |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 手帳 (pocket notebook) |
How to read 帳
帳 is read chou (ちょう) depending on the word.
Words with 帳
- 手帳
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Updated: 2026-08-28