Japanese symbol for “constructive”
前向き
まえむき
Romaji: maemuki
front-facing
In Japanese, constructive is 前向き, read まえむき (maemuki).
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
- adj-na, adj-no, n front-facing
- adj-na, adj-no, n forward-looking; positive; constructive
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “constructive”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 建設的 | けんせつてき kensetsuteki | constructive |
| 生産的 | せいさんてき seisanteki | constructive; meaningful |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 名前 | なまえ namae | name |
| 以前 | いぜん izen | before; prior to; ago |
| お前 | おまえ omae | you |
| 前回 | ぜんかい zenkai | previous time; last time; previous installment |
| 午前 | ごぜん gozen | morning; a.m. |
| 当たり前 | あたりまえ atarimae | natural; reasonable; obvious |
| 方向 | ほうこう houkou | direction; orientation; bearing |
| 傾向 | けいこう keikou | tendency; trend; inclination |
See also: Chinese symbol for “constructive”.
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