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重“heavy” Kanjiomoi / jū

How to write 重

Meaning and readings

Meaning

heavy, important, esteem, respect

Onyomi (音読み)

  • じゅう jū
  • ちょう chō

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • おも(い) omo(i)
  • かさ(ねる) kasa(neru)

Japanese reading

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