Japanese symbol for “amphibious”
両生
りょうせい
Romaji: ryousei
amphibious; amphibian
In Japanese, amphibious is 両生, read りょうせい (ryousei).
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 amphibious; amphibian
Written forms: 両生、両棲. Readings: りょうせい.
Kanji and stroke order
both, old Japanese coin, counter for carriages (e.g., in a train)
on: リョウ
kun: てる、ふたつ
kun: てる、ふたつ
6 strokes · JLPT 2
Other Japanese words for “amphibious”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 水陸両用 | すいりくりょうよう suirikuryouyou | amphibious |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 車両 | しゃりょう sharyou | (wheeled) vehicle; car; (railroad) car |
| 両親 | りょうしん ryoushin | parents; both parents |
| 両方 | りょうほう ryouhou | both; both sides; both parties |
| 両手 | りょうて ryoute | both hands; both arms |
| 両者 | りょうしゃ ryousha | pair; the two; both persons |
| 両面 | りょうめん ryoumen | both sides; two sides; double-sided |
| 生活 | せいかつ seikatsu | life; living |
| 先生 | せんせい sensei | teacher; instructor; master |
See also: Chinese symbol for “amphibious”.
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