Japanese symbol for “admirable”
見事
みごと
Romaji: migoto
splendid; magnificent; excellent; fine
In Japanese, admirable is 見事, read みごと (migoto).
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
- adj-na, adv splendid; magnificent; excellent; fine; superb; beautiful
- adj-na utter (esp. defeat); total; complete
- n something worth seeing; sight; spectacle
Written forms: 見事、美事. Readings: みごと.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “admirable”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 偉い | えらい erai | great; excellent; admirable |
| 殊勝 | しゅしょう shushou | admirable; laudable |
| 感心 | かんしん kanshin | admirable; praiseworthy |
| 健気 | けなげ kenage | admirable; commendable; praiseworthy |
| 憎い | にくい nikui | amazing; fantastic; admirable |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 見る | みる miru | to see; to look; to watch |
| 発見 | はっけん hakken | discovery; detection; finding |
| 意見 | いけん iken | opinion; view; comment |
| 見える | みえる mieru | to be seen; to be visible; to be in sight |
| 見かけ | みかけ mikake | outward appearance |
| 会見 | かいけん kaiken | interview; audience; meeting |
| 仕事 | しごと shigoto | work; job; labor |
| 事件 | じけん jiken | event; affair; incident |
See also: Chinese symbol for “admirable”.
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