This kanji means heavy. It can also mean to lie on top of one another or pile on top of one another. As a suffix it can mean -fold or -ply.

on readings:
  • chō
kun readings:
  • omo
  • kasa
  • e
examples:
chinchō value highly, prize
genjū strict, stringent, rigid
hijū specific gravity
jūbako nesting boxes
jūryō weight
jūyō important
なる kasanaru lie on top of one another
ねる kasaneru pile on top of one another
kijūki crane
omoi heavy
omosa weight
shinchō cautious
taijū body weight
yaezakura double-petal cherry blossoms

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Last ∆ on 6 March 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.