Japanese symbol for “collaborate”
手を組む
てをくむ
Romaji: teokumu
to join hands together
In Japanese, collaborate is 手を組む, read てをくむ (teokumu).
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
- exp, v5m to join hands together
- exp, v5m to join forces; to collaborate
Written forms: 手を組む、手をくむ. Readings: てをくむ.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 相手 | あいて aite | companion; partner; company |
| 選手 | せんしゅ senshu | player (of a sport); athlete; team member |
| 手段 | しゅだん shudan | means; way; method |
| 手術 | しゅじゅつ shujutsu | surgery; operation; procedure |
| 大手 | おおて oote | major company; big company |
| 手紙 | てがみ tegami | letter; note |
| 番組 | ばんぐみ bangumi | program (e.g. TV); programme |
| 組織 | そしき soshiki | organization; organisation; formation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “collaborate”.
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