Japanese symbol for “bearer”
担い手
にないて
Romaji: ninaite
bearer; carrier
In Japanese, bearer is 担い手, read にないて (ninaite).
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 bearer; carrier
- n person bearing responsibility; person in charge; supporter
Written forms: 担い手、にない手. Readings: にないて.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “bearer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 使い | つかい tsukai | messenger; bearer; errand boy |
| 持参人 | じさんにん jisannin | bearer |
| 所持人 | しょじにん shojinin | bearer; holder |
| ベアラ | ベアラ beara | bearer |
| 運び手 | はこびて hakobite | carrier; bringer; conveyor |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 担当 | たんとう tantou | being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.) |
| 負担 | ふたん futan | burden; load; responsibility |
| 担保 | たんぽ tanpo | security; guarantee; collateral |
| 担任 | たんにん tannin | being in charge of (esp. a class or subject); taking charge of |
| 分担 | ぶんたん buntan | taking on one's share (e.g. of work); dividing (work, expenses, etc.) between; apportionment |
| 担う | になう ninau | to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear |
| 相手 | あいて aite | companion; partner; company |
| 選手 | せんしゅ senshu | player (of a sport); athlete; team member |
See also: Chinese symbol for “bearer”.
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