Japanese symbol for “adjust”
補整
ほせい
Romaji: hosei
adjust (by supplementing)
In Japanese, adjust is 補整, read ほせい (hosei).
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, vs, vt adjust (by supplementing)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “adjust”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 整える | ととのえる totonoeru | to adjust; to regulate (e.g. rhythm, tune, one's breathing) |
| 正す | ただす tadasu | to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust |
| 繕う | つくろう tsukurou | to fix (hair, clothes, appearance, etc.); to adjust; to tidy up |
| かき合わせる | かきあわせる kakiawaseru | to pull together with the hands; to adjust (e.g. one's collar); to arrange |
| 引き合わせる | ひきあわせる hikiawaseru | to adjust; to pull into place |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 候補 | こうほ kouho | candidate; contender; prospect |
| 補助 | ほじょ hojo | assistance; support; help |
| 補給 | ほきゅう hokyuu | supply; supplying; replenishment |
| 補償 | ほしょう hoshou | compensation; reparation |
| 立候補 | りっこうほ rikkouho | candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics) |
| 補佐 | ほさ hosa | aid; help; assistance |
| 調整 | ちょうせい chousei | adjustment; regulation; coordination |
| 整備 | せいび seibi | maintenance; servicing |
See also: Chinese symbol for “adjust”.
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