ちょ

adjectival noun or quasi-adjective, noun

  1. convenient, useful, handy, helpful.

noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. finding useful, coming in handy, using often.

noun

  1. (priceless) treasure.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
ちょ
重宝 ちょうほう
じゅ
重宝 じゅうほう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

heavy, important, esteem
ジュウ おも.い かさ.ねる (3rd, N4)
thousand
セン ち かず (1st, N5)
ri, village, parent's home
さと リ さ (2nd)
rice field, rice paddy
た デン たん (1st, N4)
soil, earth, ground
ド つち は (1st, N5)
treasure, wealth, valuables
ホウ たから ほ (6th, N2)
shaped crown, katakana u radical (no. 40)
ベン メン (Kentei 1)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
wa-shaped crown radical (no. 14)
ベキ (Kentei 1)
jewel, ball
たま ギョク おう (1st, N2)
king, rule, magnate
オウ -ノウ おお (1st, N3)