Japanese symbol for “carina”
りゅうこつ座
りゅうこつざ
Romaji: ryuukotsuza
Carina (constellation); the Keel
In Japanese, carina is りゅうこつ座, read りゅうこつざ (ryuukotsuza).
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 Carina (constellation); the Keel (astron)
Written forms: りゅうこつ座、竜骨座. Readings: りゅうこつざ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “carina”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 竜骨突起 | りゅうこつとっき ryuukotsutokki | keel (bird bone); carina |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 座席 | ざせき zaseki | seat (esp. in public places or places with assigned seating); seating |
| 講座 | こうざ kouza | course (e.g. of lectures) |
| 即座 | そくざ sokuza | immediate; right there on the spot; impromptu |
| 銀座 | ぎんざ ginza | Ginza (district in Tokyo) |
| 口座 | こうざ kouza | account (e.g. bank) |
| 座る | すわる suwaru | to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated |
See also: Chinese symbol for “carina”.
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