Japanese symbol for “cyst”
嚢胞
のうほう
Romaji: nouhou
cyst
In Japanese, cyst is 嚢胞, read のうほう (nouhou).
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 cyst (med)
Written forms: 嚢胞、のう胞、囊胞. Readings: のうほう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “cyst”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 嚢腫 | のうしゅ noushu | cyst |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 土嚢 | どのう donou | sandbag |
| 胆嚢 | たんのう tannou | gallbladder; gall bladder |
| 嚢腫 | のうしゅ noushu | cyst |
| 氷嚢 | ひょうのう hyounou | ice bag; ice pack |
| 背嚢 | はいのう hainou | knapsack |
| 細胞 | さいぼう saibou | cell |
| 同胞 | どうほう douhou | brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen |
| 胞子 | ほうし houshi | spore |
See also: Chinese symbol for “cyst”.
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