Japanese symbol for “deceive”
図る
はかる
Romaji: hakaru
to plan; to attempt; to devise
In Japanese, deceive is 図る, read はかる (hakaru).
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
- v5r, vt to plan; to attempt; to devise
- v5r, vt to plot; to conspire; to scheme
- v5r, vt to aim for; to strive for; to work towards; to seek
- v5r, vt to deceive; to trick; to take in
Written forms: 図る、謀る. Readings: はかる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “deceive”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 誤魔化す | ごまかす gomakasu | to deceive; to cheat; to swindle |
| 乗せる | のせる noseru | to deceive; to take for a ride |
| 惑わす | まどわす madowasu | to bewilder; to perplex; to puzzle |
| 欺く | あざむく azamuku | to deceive; to delude; to trick |
| 騙す | だます damasu | to trick; to cheat; to deceive |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 地図 | ちず chizu | map; atlas; chart |
| 図書館 | としょかん toshokan | library |
| 意図 | いと ito | intention; aim; design |
| 図書 | としょ tosho | books |
| 合図 | あいず aizu | sign; signal; cue |
See also: Chinese symbol for “deceive”.
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