Japanese symbol for “compilation”
編集
へんしゅう
Romaji: henshuu
editing; compilation
In Japanese, compilation is 編集, read へんしゅう (henshuu).
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, vs, vt editing; compilation
Written forms: 編集、編修、編輯. Readings: へんしゅう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “compilation”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 編 | へん hen | compilation (of a text); editing |
| 編成 | へんせい hensei | composition; formation; organization |
| 集 | しゅう shuu | collection; compilation |
| 集大成 | しゅうたいせい shuutaisei | (large) compilation |
| 編纂 | へんさん hensan | compilation (esp. dictionary, history, law code); editing |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 編成 | へんせい hensei | composition; formation; organization |
| 続編 | ぞくへん zokuhen | sequel; continuation |
| 再編 | さいへん saihen | reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle |
| 編入 | へんにゅう hennyuu | admission; incorporation; enlistment |
| 短編 | たんぺん tanpen | short story; short film; short poem |
| 募集 | ぼしゅう boshuu | recruitment; invitation; selection |
| 集団 | しゅうだん shuudan | group; mass |
| 集中 | しゅうちゅう shuuchuu | concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention |
See also: Chinese symbol for “compilation”.
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