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張
張 (readings: ちょう, は; Japanese kanji) means “stretch / paste”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 主張 (assertion).
What does 張 mean?
| Kanji | 張 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | stretch / paste |
| Readings | ちょう, は |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 張
張 is read ちょう or は depending on the word.
Example words with 張
| Example | 主張 (assertion) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14