Japanese symbol for “algae”
藻
も
Romaji: mo
algae; waterweed; seaweed; duckweed
In Japanese, algae is 藻, read も (mo).
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-no, n algae; waterweed; seaweed; duckweed
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “algae”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 藻類 | そうるい sourui | seaweeds; algae; waterweeds |
| 藻草 | もぐさ mogusa | water plant; seaweed; algae |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 海藻 | かいそう kaisou | seaweed |
| 藻類 | そうるい sourui | seaweeds; algae; waterweeds |
| 玉藻 | たまも tamamo | seaweed |
| 藻屑 | もくず mokuzu | scraps of seaweed |
| 珪藻土 | けいそうど keisoudo | diatomaceous earth; diatomite; siliceous marl |
| 珪藻 | けいそう keisou | diatom |
See also: Chinese symbol for “algae”.
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