Japanese symbol for “constitute”
成す
なす
Romaji: nasu
to form; to make; to constitute
In Japanese, constitute is 成す, read なす (nasu).
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
- v5s, vt to form; to make; to constitute
- v5s, vt to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to establish
- v5s, vt to accomplish; to achieve; to win (fame); to gain
- v5s, vt to change (into); to convert
- v5s, vt to do; to commit; to carry out; to bring about
- suf, v5s to do intentionally
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 成功 | せいこう seikou | success; achievement |
| 成長 | せいちょう seichou | growth; development; growing up |
| 完成 | かんせい kansei | completion; perfection; accomplishment |
| 平成 | へいせい heisei | Heisei era (1989.1.8-2019.4.30) |
| 構成 | こうせい kousei | composition; construction; formation |
| 達成 | たっせい tassei | achievement; attainment; accomplishment |
See also: Chinese symbol for “constitute”.
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.