Japanese symbol for “dam”
ダム
ダム
Romaji: damu
dam
In Japanese, dam is ダム (damu).
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 dam
Other Japanese words for “dam”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 堰 | せき seki | dam; weir; barrier |
| 堰堤 | えんてい entei | dam; weir |
| 塞く | せく seku | to dam up (a stream); to dam |
See also: Chinese symbol for “dam”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.