[ちょう, chou](n) (1) (arch) (See 二十八宿) Chinese "Extended Net" constellation (one of the 28 mansions); (suf, ctr) (2) counter for objects with stretched strings (i.e. bows, kotos), curtains, papers, etc.#2366[Add to Longdo]
[kiriri](adv, adv-to) (1) (on-mim) (See きりっと) stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; (2) cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; (3) creaking of a door or oar[Add to Longdo]