This kanji is used as a counter for guns, blocks of houses, blocks of tofu, dishes of food, etc. It can also mean an even number or the 4th in a series. Other meanings include adult and T-shaped.

on readings:
  • chō
kun readings:
  • tei
examples:
hōchō kitchen knife
teinen adulthood

links:
Wiktionary

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Last Alteration Performed: 30 September 2024 by Bradley James Wogsland.