著 Kanji – renowned
The Japanese kanji 著 can mean renowned, publish, write, remarkable, phenomenal, put on, don, wear, arrival, finish (race), counter for suits of clothing, literary work.
Meaning and Readings
How is 著 read?
著 has the onyomi readings チョ, チャク and the kunyomi readings あらわす, いちじるしい.
In romaji, these readings can be written as cho, chaku, arawasu, ichijirushii.
Common Japanese Words Using 著
These common Japanese words contain 著. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 共著（きょうちょ） — joint authorship, co-authorship, collaboration, joint work
- 顕著（けんちょ） — remarkable, striking, obvious
- 著しい（いちじるしい） — striking, remarkable, considerable
- 著す（あらわす） — to write, to publish
- 著作（ちょさく） — writing (a book), book, (literary) work, writings
- 著作権（ちょさくけん） — copyright
- 著者（ちょしゃ） — author (usu. of a particular book), writer
- 著書（ちょしょ） — (written) work, book, writings
- 著名（ちょめい） — famous, noted, eminent, prominent, distinguished, celebrated
- 名著（めいちょ） — famous book, masterpiece (literary work)