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:
  • kasa
  • e
examples:
chinchō value highly, prize
genjū strict, stringent, rigid
hijū specific gravity
jūbako nesting boxes
jūryō weight
jūyō important
kijūki crane
omoi heavy
taijuu body weight

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Last ∆ on 26 June 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.