Japanese symbol for “bibliography”
書誌
しょし
Romaji: shoshi
bibliography (list of books by an author or on a subject)
In Japanese, bibliography is 書誌, read しょし (shoshi).
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 bibliography (list of books by an author or on a subject)
- n bibliography (history or description of books)
- n book
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “bibliography”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 書誌学 | しょしがく shoshigaku | bibliography (study of books); bibliology |
| 参考書目 | さんこうしょもく sankoushomoku | bibliography |
| 参考文献一覧 | さんこうぶんけんいちらん sankoubunken'ichiran | bibliography |
| ビブリオグラフィー | ビブリオグラフィー biburiogurafii | bibliography |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 文書 | ぶんしょ bunsho | document; writing; letter |
| 書籍 | しょせき shoseki | book; publication |
| 書類 | しょるい shorui | document; papers |
| 図書館 | としょかん toshokan | library |
| 書店 | しょてん shoten | bookshop; bookstore |
| 教科書 | きょうかしょ kyoukasho | textbook; coursebook; schoolbook |
| 雑誌 | ざっし zasshi | magazine; journal; periodical |
| 日誌 | にっし nisshi | journal; log |
See also: Chinese symbol for “bibliography”.
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