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著
著 (readings: ちょ, いちじる; Japanese kanji) means “remarkable / author”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 著作 (literary work).
What does 著 mean?
| Kanji | 著 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | remarkable / author |
| Readings | ちょ, いちじる |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 著
著 is read ちょ or いちじる depending on the word.
Example words with 著
| Example | 著作 (literary work) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14