Japanese symbol for “ambulance”
救急車
きゅうきゅうしゃ
Romaji: kyuukyuusha
ambulance
In Japanese, ambulance is 救急車, read きゅうきゅうしゃ (kyuukyuusha).
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 ambulance
Written forms: 救急車、ＱＱ車. Readings: きゅうきゅうしゃ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “ambulance”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 救急自動車 | きゅうきゅうじどうしゃ kyuukyuujidousha | ambulance |
| 病院車 | びょういんしゃ byouinsha | ambulance |
| アンビュランス | アンビュランス anbyuransu | ambulance |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 救済 | きゅうさい kyuusai | relief; aid; help |
| 救助 | きゅうじょ kyuujo | relief; aid; rescue |
| 救う | すくう sukuu | to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty) |
| 救援 | きゅうえん kyuuen | relief; rescue |
| 救い | すくい sukui | help; rescue; aid |
| 救急 | きゅうきゅう kyuukyuu | first-aid; emergency (aid) |
| 緊急 | きんきゅう kinkyuu | urgency; emergency |
| 急速 | きゅうそく kyuusoku | rapid (e.g. progress) |
| 車両 | しゃりょう sharyou | (wheeled) vehicle; car; (railroad) car |
See also: Chinese symbol for “ambulance”.
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