Japanese symbol for “biceps”
力こぶ
ちからこぶ
Romaji: chikarakobu
(bulge of one's) biceps
In Japanese, biceps is 力こぶ, read ちからこぶ (chikarakobu).
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 (bulge of one's) biceps
- n zeal; effort; enthusiasm
Written forms: 力こぶ、力瘤. Readings: ちからこぶ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “biceps”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 二頭筋 | にとうきん nitoukin | biceps |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 協力 | きょうりょく kyouryoku | cooperation; collaboration; help |
| 能力 | のうりょく nouryoku | ability; faculty |
| 努力 | どりょく doryoku | effort; exertion; endeavour |
| 魅力 | みりょく miryoku | charm; fascination; glamour |
| 電力 | でんりょく denryoku | electric power |
| 全力 | ぜんりょく zenryoku | all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost |
See also: Chinese symbol for “biceps”.
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