Japanese symbol for “coupling”
結合
けつごう
Romaji: ketsugou
combination; union; joining; linking
In Japanese, coupling is 結合, read けつごう (ketsugou).
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 combination; union; joining; linking; coupling
- n, vi, vs bond (chem)
- n join (in relational algebra) (comp)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “coupling”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 連結 | れんけつ renketsu | connection; linking; joining |
| カップリング | カップリング kappuringu | coupling |
| 併結 | へいけつ heiketsu | coupling (of trains bound for different destinations); joining together |
| 継手 | つぎて tsugite | coupler; coupling; joint |
| 相引 | そういん souin | coupling |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 結果 | けっか kekka | result; consequence; outcome |
| 結婚 | けっこん kekkon | marriage |
| 結局 | けっきょく kekkyoku | after all; in the end; ultimately |
| 結構 | けっこう kekkou | splendid; nice; wonderful |
| 結論 | けつろん ketsuron | conclusion (of an argument, discussion, study, etc.) |
| 結成 | けっせい kessei | formation; combination |
| 場合 | ばあい baai | case; occasion; situation |
| 試合 | しあい shiai | match; game; bout |
See also: Chinese symbol for “coupling”.
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