Japanese symbol for “august”
御
み
Romaji: mi
august
In Japanese, august is 御, read み (mi).
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
- pref august
- pref beautiful
Written forms: 御、深、美. Readings: み.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “august”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ８月 | はちがつ hachigatsu | August |
| オーガスト | オーガスト oogasuto | August |
| 恐れ多い | おそれおおい osoreooi | awesome; awe-inspiring; august |
| 大御 | おおみ oomi | august (in ref. to the emperor or the gods); imperial; divine |
| 止ん事無い | やんごとない yangotonai | noble (birth); royal; august |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 制御 | せいぎょ seigyo | control (of a machine, device, etc.) |
| 防御 | ぼうぎょ bougyo | defense; defence; safeguard |
| 御殿 | ごてん goten | palace; court |
| 御用 | ごよう goyou | (your) business; (your) concern; (your) need |
| 御所 | ごしょ gosho | imperial palace (esp. Kyoto Imperial Palace); imperial residence; residence of a shogun, minister, etc. |
| 御苑 | ぎょえん gyoen | imperial garden |
See also: Chinese symbol for “august”.
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