1A chapter or section in a book, paper, etc. — a major division that organizes content by topic.
第1章を読んだところで今日は時間がなくなった。
I ran out of time today right after reading chapter 1.
この本の各章は短くて読みやすい。
Each chapter of this book is short and easy to read.
論文の最後に章ごとのまとめを載せる。
I'll include a summary for each chapter at the end of the thesis.
この教科書は全部で十二章から成っている。
This textbook consists of twelve chapters in total.
2A medal, badge, or insignia signifying authority or achievement; also used as a suffix (〜章) to indicate a medal or rank.
退職者には長年の功績を称えて記念章が贈られた。
A commemorative medal was presented to the retiree in honor of many years of service.
大会では優勝者に金章が授与された。
At the competition, the winner was awarded a gold medal.