Japanese symbol for “consecrate”
捧げる
ささげる
Romaji: sasageru
to lift up; to hold up; to hold above eye level
In Japanese, consecrate is 捧げる, read ささげる (sasageru).
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
- v1, vt to lift up; to hold up; to hold above eye level
- v1, vt to give; to offer; to consecrate
- v1, vt to devote; to sacrifice; to dedicate
Written forms: 捧げる、献げる、奉げる. Readings: ささげる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “consecrate”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 捧ぐ | ささぐ sasagu | to give; to offer; to consecrate |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 捧ぐ | ささぐ sasagu | to lift up; to hold up; to hold above eye level |
| 捧持 | ほうじ houji | bearing; presenting; holding up (emperor's picture) |
| 捧げ物 | ささげもの sasagemono | offering; sacrifice |
| 捧げ銃 | ささげつつ sasagetsutsu | present arms! (military salute command) |
| 捧げ持つ | ささげもつ sasagemotsu | to hold (something) reverently with both hands |
See also: Chinese symbol for “consecrate”.
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