Japanese symbol for “aster”
紫苑
しおん
Romaji: shion
aster (Aster tataricus); Tartarian aster; Michaelmas daisy
In Japanese, aster is 紫苑, read しおん (shion).
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 aster (Aster tataricus); Tartarian aster; Michaelmas daisy
Written forms: 紫苑、紫菀. Readings: しおん、シオン.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “aster”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 野菊 | のぎく nogiku | wild chrysanthemum; aster |
| 星状体 | せいじょうたい seijoutai | aster (cell biology) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 紫外線 | しがいせん shigaisen | ultraviolet rays; ultraviolet radiation; UV radiation |
| 紫色 | むらさきいろ murasakiiro | purple; violet |
| 紫陽花 | あじさい ajisai | bigleaf hydrangea (Hydrangea macrophylla); French hydrangea |
| 紫綬褒章 | しじゅほうしょう shijuhoushou | Medal of Honor with Purple Ribbon (awarded for scholarly or artistic achievement) |
| 紫紺 | しこん shikon | dark purple; bluish purple |
| 筑紫 | つくし tsukushi | Tsukushi (former province located in northern Kyūshū; later split into Chikuzen and Chikugo) |
| 御苑 | ぎょえん gyoen | imperial garden |
| 外苑 | がいえん gaien | outer garden |
See also: Chinese symbol for “aster”.
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