Japanese symbol for “borderline”
境目
さかいめ
Romaji: sakaime
borderline; boundary
In Japanese, borderline is 境目, read さかいめ (sakaime).
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 borderline; boundary
Written forms: 境目、境い目. Readings: さかいめ.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 環境 | かんきょう kankyou | environment; surroundings; circumstances |
| 国境 | こっきょう kokkyou | border (between countries); national border |
| 境界 | きょうかい kyoukai | boundary; border; limit |
| 心境 | しんきょう shinkyou | state of mind; mental state; mental attitude |
| 境内 | けいだい keidai | grounds (esp. of shrines and temples); compound; churchyard |
| 境遇 | きょうぐう kyouguu | one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life) |
| 目的 | もくてき mokuteki | purpose; goal; aim |
| 目標 | もくひょう mokuhyou | goal; target; aim |
See also: Chinese symbol for “borderline”.
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