What does kanji 乘 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 乘 is counter for vehicles.

How is kanji 乘 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 乘 are の.せる, の.る; the onyomi readings are ジョウ.

Example words that use kanji 乘 include 乘る, 搭乘.

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乘

Meaning

counter for vehicles

counter for vehicles, multiplication, power, record

Stroke Order

Variant: 乗 (Shinjitai) , 椉 (Itaiji)

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のる

to get into the swing (and sing, dance, etc.)

とうじょう

embarkation

5 reference sentences

古い文では乘が乗る意味で使われている。

In old texts, this character is used with the meaning of ride.

子どもが馬に乘った。

The child rode on a horse.

この記号では二と三を乘する。

In this notation, two is multiplied by three.

数学では乘が掛け算を表すことがある。

In mathematics, this character can represent multiplication.

三乘は三次の力を示す。

The third power indicates an exponent of three.

Context Links Usage in Anime Open to see character names and anime titles. 2 related entries

Real-world usage of this kanji in character names and anime titles on Anime.Jepang.org.