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JLPT N111画 · 11 strokesradical 艸grade 6freq #849

renowned, publish, write, remarkable

Also: phenomenal, put on, don, wear, arrival, finish (race), counter for suits of clothing, literary work

On'yomi (音読み)

  • チョ
  • チャク

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • あらわ.す
  • いちじる.しい

Mnemonic

The renowned author writes remarkable books, their titles blooming like flowers on the page, showing off the beauty of literature.

About this kanji

The kanji 著 (ちょ) primarily means to write or publish and is often used in the context of notable works, like books. It can function as a noun or verb; for example, 著作 (ちょさく) means 'writing' or 'work', while 著者 (ちょしゃ) refers to an 'author'. Another common term is 著書 (ちょしょ), which means a written work or publication. This kanji also relates to the idea of being remarkable or notable in the content created. A useful note is that 著作権 (ちょさくけん) means 'copyright', emphasizing the rights associated with creative works.

Example sentences

  • 彼の著作は多くの人に影響を与えた。

    His work has influenced many people.

Meanings across languages

English
renowned, publish, write, remarkable, phenomenal, put on, don, wear, arrival, finish (race), counter for suits of clothing, literary work
Tiếng Việt
nổi tiếng, xuất bản, viết, đáng chú ý, phi thường, mặc vào, đeo, mặc, đến, tinh tế (cuộc đua), đếm cho bộ quần áo, tác phẩm văn học
日本語
著名な, 出版する, 書く, 顕著な, 驚異的な, 身に着ける, 着る, 到達する, レースのフィニッシュ, 服の単位, 文学作品
한국어
저명한, 발표하다, 쓰다, 주목할 만한, 비범한, 착용하다, 입다, 도착, 결승선, 의류 수의 개수, 문학 작품
中文
著名, 出版, 写作, 显著, 非凡, 穿上, 佩戴, 到达, 完成(比赛), 套衣服的计数单元, 文学作品
id
terkenal
th
ที่มีชื่อเสียง
es
destacado
fr
remarquable
de
bekannt
pt
renomado

Common compounds

  • 著作ちょさくwriting (a book), book, (literary) work
  • 著者ちょしゃauthor (usu. of a particular book), writer
  • 著書ちょしょ(written) work, book, writings
  • 著作権ちょさくけんcopyright
  • 共著きょうちょjoint authorship, co-authorship, collaboration
  • 顕著けんちょremarkable, striking, obvious
  • 著すあらわすto write, to publish
  • 著名ちょめいfamous, noted, eminent

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