Japanese symbol for “cylindrical”
寸胴
ずんどう
Romaji: zundou
cylindrical
In Japanese, cylindrical is 寸胴, read ずんどう (zundou).
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 cylindrical
- adj-na, adj-no, n having no waist; undefined (waist); rectangle (body shape); straight
- n cylinder vase
- n stockpot
Written forms: 寸胴、ずん胴. Readings: ずんどう、ずんど.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “cylindrical”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 円筒形 | えんとうけい entoukei | cylindrical |
| 筒状 | つつじょう tsutsujou | cylindrical; tubular |
| 筒型 | つつがた tsutsugata | tube-shaped; cylindrical |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 寸前 | すんぜん sunzen | just before; on the verge of; on the brink of |
| 寸法 | すんぽう sunpou | measurement; size; extent |
| 寸断 | すんだん sundan | cutting to pieces; tearing to pieces |
| 一寸 | いっすん issun | one sun (approx. 3 cm) |
| 寸劇 | すんげき sungeki | short play; skit |
| 胴体 | どうたい doutai | trunk; torso; body |
| 胴上げ | どうあげ douage | tossing (someone) into the air (in celebration) |
| 胴元 | どうもと doumoto | banker (gambling); bookmaker; person who runs a gambling den |
See also: Chinese symbol for “cylindrical”.
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