Japanese symbol for “abalone”
鮑
あわび
Romaji: awabi
abalone; ear shell
In Japanese, abalone is 鮑, read あわび (awabi).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n abalone; ear shell
Written forms: 鮑、鰒、石決明、蚫. Readings: アワビ、あわび.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 熨斗鮑 | のしあわび noshiawabi | thin string of dried abalone (often tied to a gift) |
| 鮑熨斗 | あわびのし awabinoshi | dried stretched abalone flesh |
| 鮑魚 | ほうぎょ hougyo | salt-cured fish |
| 管鮑之交 | かんぽうのまじわり kanpounomajiwari | inseparable friendship |
See also: Chinese symbol for “abalone”.
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