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Kanji Detail for 標 - "mark, target, standard"

標

  • Meaning

    標 means "mark, target, standard."

    1. Mark - A sign; an indicator.

    2. Target - A goal; an aim.

    3. Standard - A criterion; a norm.

  • Words using 標

    • 目標 もくひょう Listen goal; target; aim
    • 標準 ひょうじゅん Listen standard; criterion; norm
    • 指標 しひょう Listen index; indices; indicator
    • 標高 ひょうこう Listen elevation; height above sea level
    • 標的 ひょうてき Listen target
    • 商標 しょうひょう Listen trademark
    • 標識 ひょうしき Listen sign; mark; marker
    • 標本 ひょうほん Listen specimen; sample; (classic) example

  • Tattoo check: 標

    • Verified meaning: mark, target, standard
    • Official Jōyō kanji — a standard character every Japanese reader recognises
    • Used in real Japanese given names (read こずえ, しめ, しめき, しめぎ)

    A single kanji rarely maps one-to-one onto an English word. Read the meanings and associations above as a set — a character that fits the dictionary definition can still carry a connotation you did not intend.

  • Name readings of 標

    Given names 標(こずえ)Listen 標(まあく)Listen

    Surnames 標(しめ)Listen 標(しめき)Listen 標(しめぎ)Listen 標(しるべ)Listen 標(ひょう)Listen

  • Dictionary Citations

    The meaning above is based on the following sources:

    KANJIDIC2 A comprehensive Japanese-English kanji dictionary

    signpost; seal; mark; stamp; imprint; symbol; emblem; trademark; evidence; souvenir; target

    Unihan Unicode Han Database for CJK characters

    a mark, symbol, label, sign; standard

    CC-CEDICT A Chinese-English dictionary

    mark; sign; label; to mark with a symbol, label, lettering etc; to bear (a brand name, registration number etc); prize; award; bid; target; quota; (old) the topmost branches of a tree; visible symptom; classifier for military units

    Make Me a Hanzi Open-source Chinese character data

    mark, sign, symbol; bid, prize

    XSZD Xuéshēng Zìdiǎn (學生字典) - Student's Dictionary

    The tip of a tree. Hence, root and tip are also called 本標. As in "in emergencies, treat the symptoms" (急則治標). | A mark. In ancient archery rituals, markers were set up for the winners. Today, all competitions are called "capturing the marker" (奪標). In construction, setting up specifications to invite contractors is called bidding (投標). | To establish. As in a banner (標幟), meaning something that stands out and is easily seen. Hence, being self-important is called "setting oneself high" (高自標樹). Today, 高標, 清標, etc., all carry this meaning. Also, mutual praise is called 標榜. | To write. As in a title (標題), meaning to write characters on something, which is the meaning of marking. | Name of a weapon. Interchangeable with 鏢, 鑣. Protecting travelers is called 保鑣, commonly written as 標. | A standard. As in 標準, meaning a fixed specification that can serve as a basis. | In the Qing dynasty army system, three battalions formed one 標, now changed to regiment (團).

  • Onyomi

    tip

    hyoh(ヒョウ) ヒョウ

  • Kunyomi

    tip

    shirube(しるべ) しるべ

    shirushi(しるし) しるし

  • Strokes

    tip

    15 strokes

  • Radical

    tip

    木 (ki・kihen)

  • Related Keywords

    mark target standard highlight display record indicate tree tops sign guidepost aim badge beacon criterion emblem flag goal index indicator label logo milestone norm pointer symbol tag

Sentences including 標

  • How many samples?

  • You have to learn standard english.

  • We will set our watch by japan time.

  • What does that sign say?

  • I want to learn standard english.

  • We should be headed for world peace.

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