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Japanese symbol for “crib”

Romaji: nedoko
bed; berth; crib; cot

In Japanese, crib is , read (nedoko).

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

  1. n bed; berth; crib; cot; bedroom

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

lie down, sleep, rest
on: シン
kun: ね.る、ね.かす、い.ぬ、みたまや
13 strokes · JLPT 2
bed, counter for beds, floor
on: ショウ
kun: とこ、ゆか
7 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “crib”

WordReadingMeaning
ベビーベッド bebiibeddocot; bassinet; crib
かいばおけ kaibaokemanger; crib
じしゅうしょ jishuushoself-study book; self-study manual; crib
まぐさおけ magusaokemanger; crib; trough
とらのまき toranomakistudy guide (to supplement a textbook); crib; key

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
ねる neruto sleep (lying down)
しんしつ shinshitsubedroom
ひるね hirune(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta
しんだい shindaibed; couch
ねぶそく nebusokulack of sleep; insufficient sleep
しゅうしん shuushingoing to bed; retiring (for the night)
りんしょう rinshouclinical (e.g. pathology, training, trial)
きしょう kishourising (from one's bed); getting up; getting out of bed

See also: Chinese symbol for “crib”.

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