Japanese symbol for “agate”

In Japanese, agate is 瑪瑙, read めのう (menou).

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

1. n agate (min)

Written forms: 瑪瑙、碼碯. Readings: めのう、メノウ.

Kanji and stroke order

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Related words

Words that share a kanji.

See also: Chinese symbol for “agate”.

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