章(しょう)

しょう
noun, counter
chapter; badge, medal
language
1. chapter, section
A division of a book or document.
Please read Chapter 3.
This novel consists of 10 chapters.
Chapter 2 of the paper provides a detailed summary of prior research.
2. badge, medal, emblem
An insignia or decoration worn to indicate rank, membership, or achievement.
I was awarded a medal of honor.
I wear the school badge on my blazer.
My long years of service were recognized, and I attended the awards ceremony wearing a gold badge on my chest.

COMPOUNDS (sense 1, chapter):

  • 第(だい)1章(しょう): Chapter 1
  • 序章(じょしょう): prologue
  • 終章(しゅうしょう): final chapter, epilogue
  • 章立(しょうだ)て: chapter structure/organization

COMPOUNDS (sense 2, badge):

  • 勲章(くんしょう): medal of honor
  • 記章(きしょう): badge, insignia
  • 校章(こうしょう): school badge/emblem
  • 社章(しゃしょう): company badge

Counting patterns

Used to count chapters: 一章(いっしょう), 二章(にしょう), 三章(さんしょう). Usually preceded by 第(だい) in formal writing: 第(だい)一章(いっしょう).

Similar words (CHAPTER SENSE)

  • 節(せつ): section (subdivision within a chapter)
  • 項(こう): clause/paragraph (smaller unit)

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