Japanese symbol for “correspondence”
対応
たいおう
Romaji: taiou
correspondence (to); equivalence
In Japanese, correspondence is 対応, read たいおう (taiou).
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, vi, vs correspondence (to); equivalence
- n, vi, vs suitability; coordination; matching; being appropriate (for)
- n, vi, vs dealing with; coping with; handling; response; reception; reaction
- n, vi, vs compatibility (with technology, software, etc.); capability; support (for)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “correspondence”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 通信 | つうしん tsuushin | correspondence; communication; transmission |
| 連絡 | れんらく renraku | contacting; (making) contact; getting in touch |
| 一致 | いっち itchi | agreement; accord; correspondence |
| 文通 | ぶんつう buntsuu | correspondence; exchange of letters |
| 便り | たより tayori | news; tidings; information |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 絶対 | ぜったい zettai | absolutely; definitely; unconditionally |
| 対象 | たいしょう taishou | target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.) |
| 対策 | たいさく taisaku | measure; step; countermeasure |
| 反対 | はんたい hantai | opposition; resistance; antagonism |
| 対立 | たいりつ tairitsu | confrontation; opposition; antagonism |
| 反応 | はんのう hannou | reaction; response |
| 応援 | おうえん ouen | aid; assistance; help |
| 応募 | おうぼ oubo | application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “correspondence”.
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