Japanese symbol for “armband”
腕章
わんしょう
Romaji: wanshou
armband; arm band; brassard
In Japanese, armband is 腕章, read わんしょう (wanshou).
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 armband; arm band; brassard
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 腕時計 | うでどけい udedokei | wristwatch; watch |
| 腕前 | うでまえ udemae | ability; skill; facility |
| 右腕 | みぎうで migiude | right arm |
| 左腕 | ひだりうで hidariude | left arm |
| 手腕 | しゅわん shuwan | ability; capability; skill |
| 腕力 | わんりょく wanryoku | strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength |
| 文章 | ぶんしょう bunshou | writing; composition; essay |
| 勲章 | くんしょう kunshou | decoration; order; medal |
See also: Chinese symbol for “armband”.
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