Japanese symbol for “cleaver”
クリーヴァ
クリーヴァ
Romaji: kuriiva
cleaver
In Japanese, cleaver is クリーヴァ (kuriiva).
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 cleaver
Other Japanese words for “cleaver”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 肉切り包丁 | にくきりぼうちょう nikukiribouchou | carving knife; butcher's knife; cleaver |
| 肉切り | にくきり nikukiri | carving knife; butcher's knife; cleaver |
See also: Chinese symbol for “cleaver”.
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