帳(ちょう)

ちょう
suffix
notebook, register (suffix)
1. notebook, register, book (suffix)
A suffix attached to nouns to indicate a type of notebook, register, or record book for a specific purpose.
メモ帳(ちょう)を持(も)ち歩(ある)く。
I carry a memo pad with me.
電話(でんわ)帳(ちょう)で番号(ばんごう)を調(しら)べた。
I looked up the number in the phone book.
家計(かけい)簿(ぼ)の代(か)わりに、アプリで出納(すいとう)帳(ちょう)をつけている。
Instead of a household account book, I keep a ledger using an app.

〜帳(ちょう) is a suffix meaning "notebook" or "register" attached to indicate the type or purpose of the book.

Common examples

Usage

手(て)帳(ちょう) is particularly common and refers to planners and small notebooks carried for personal use.

general
Added 2026.2.4 22:51 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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