Japanese symbol for “asceticism”
行い
おこない
Romaji: okonai
deed; act; action
In Japanese, asceticism is 行い, read おこない (okonai).
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 deed; act; action
- n conduct; behavior; behaviour
- n asceticism (Buddh)
Written forms: 行い、行ない. Readings: おこない.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “asceticism”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 精進 | しょうじん shoujin | asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment |
| 禁欲 | きんよく kin'yoku | abstinence; self-denial; celibacy |
| 苦行 | くぎょう kugyou | penance; austerities; mortification |
| 断行 | だんぎょう dangyou | asceticism; practices that eliminate afflictions |
| 荒行 | あらぎょう aragyou | asceticism |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 行動 | こうどう koudou | action; conduct; behaviour |
| 行う | おこなう okonau | to perform; to do; to conduct oneself |
| 銀行 | ぎんこう ginkou | bank; banking institution |
| 行き | いき iki | the way there; outbound leg; outbound trip |
| 行為 | こうい koui | act; deed; conduct |
| 旅行 | りょこう ryokou | travel; trip; journey |
See also: Chinese symbol for “asceticism”.
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