Japanese symbol for “cherishing”
秘蔵
ひぞう
Romaji: hizou
treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
In Japanese, cherishing is 秘蔵, read ひぞう (hizou).
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
- adj-no, n, vs treasuring; cherishing; prizing; holding dear
Written forms: 秘蔵. Readings: ひぞう、ひそう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “cherishing”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 愛玩 | あいがん aigan | caring for (esp. a pet or a small object); cherishing; being fond of |
| 抱懐 | ほうかい houkai | harboring; harbouring; cherishing |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 秘密 | ひみつ himitsu | secret; secrecy; confidentiality |
| 秘書 | ひしょ hisho | (private) secretary |
| 極秘 | ごくひ gokuhi | absolute secrecy |
| 神秘 | しんぴ shinpi | mystery; mysteriousness; secret |
| 便秘 | べんぴ benpi | constipation |
| 秘訣 | ひけつ hiketsu | secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.) |
| 冷蔵庫 | れいぞうこ reizouko | refrigerator; fridge |
| 大蔵 | おおくら ookura | Ministry of Finance |
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