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Japanese symbol for “clogging”

Romaji: tsumari
that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean

In Japanese, clogging is , read (tsumari).

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. adv that is to say; that is; in other words; I mean; that (this, it) means
  2. adv in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
  3. n clogging; obstruction; stuffing; (degree of) blockage
  4. n shrinkage
  5. n end; conclusion
  6. n dead end; corner

Written forms: . Readings: .

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 “clogging”

WordReadingMeaning
たんすい tansuiflooding; filling; inundation

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)

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.

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