Japanese symbol for “asbestos”
石綿
いしわた
Romaji: ishiwata
asbestos
In Japanese, asbestos is 石綿, read いしわた (ishiwata).
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 asbestos
Written forms: 石綿. Readings: いしわた、せきめん.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “asbestos”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| アスベスト | アスベスト asubesuto | asbestos |
| 石絨 | せきじゅう sekijuu | asbestos |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 石油 | せきゆ sekiyu | oil; petroleum |
| 宝石 | ほうせき houseki | gem; jewel; precious stone |
| 化石 | かせき kaseki | fossil |
| 石鹸 | せっけん sekken | soap |
| 石炭 | せきたん sekitan | coal |
| 磁石 | じしゃく jishaku | magnet |
| 木綿 | もめん momen | cotton (material) |
| 綿密 | めんみつ menmitsu | minute; detailed; careful |
See also: Chinese symbol for “asbestos”.
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