重


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:
  • jū
  • chō
kun readings:
  • omo
  • kasa
  • e
examples:
珍重 chinchō value highly, prize
厳重 genjū strict, stringent, rigid
比重 hijū specific gravity
重箱 jūbako nesting boxes
重量 jūryō weight
重視 jūshi attach importance to, stress
重傷 jūshō severe injuries
重要 jūyō important
重なる kasanaru lie on top of one another
重ねる kasaneru pile on top of one another
起重機 kijūki crane
重い omoi heavy
重さ omosa weight
慎重 shinchō cautious
体重 taijū body weight
八重桜 yaezakura double-petal cherry blossoms

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Last ∆ on 28 August 2026 by Bradley James Wogsland.