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Japanese symbol for “clog”

Romaji: tsumaraseru
to clog; to block; to choke up; to jam

In Japanese, clog is , read (tsumaraseru).

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

  1. v1, vt to clog; to block; to choke up; to jam; to obstruct

Kanji and stroke order

packed, close, pressed
on: キツ、キチ
kun: つ.める、つ.め、-づ.め、つ.まる
13 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “clog”

WordReadingMeaning
つかえる tsukaeruto stick; to get stuck; to get caught

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
かんづめ kanzumecanned food; tinned food
つまる tsumaruto be packed (with); to be filled; to be full (e.g. of a schedule)
つまり tsumarithat is to say; that is; in other words
つめこむ tsumekomuto cram; to stuff; to jam
おおづめ oozumefinal scene; the end; finale
つむ tsumuto become fine (of fabric)

See also: Chinese symbol for “clog”.

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.