Japanese symbol for “cape”
岬
みさき
Romaji: misaki
cape (on coast)
In Japanese, cape is 岬, read みさき (misaki).
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 cape (on coast)
Written forms: 岬、崎. Readings: みさき.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “cape”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 崎 | さき saki | small peninsula; cape; promontory |
| ケープ | ケープ keepu | cape |
| 回し | まわし mawashi | mantle; cape |
| 海角 | かいかく kaikaku | cape; headland; promontory |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 岬湾 | こうわん kouwan | capes and bays; indentation (of a coast) |
| 岬角 | こうかく koukaku | anat promontory; promontory |
See also: Chinese symbol for “cape”.
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