Japanese symbol for “defer”
持ち越す
もちこす
Romaji: mochikosu
to carry over (an issue, decision, work, etc.); to carry forward; to put off; to postpone
In Japanese, defer is 持ち越す, read もちこす (mochikosu).
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
- v5s, vt to carry over (an issue, decision, work, etc.); to carry forward; to put off; to postpone; to defer
Written forms: 持ち越す、持越す、持ちこす、もち越す. Readings: もちこす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “defer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 譲る | ゆずる yuzuru | to postpone; to put off; to defer |
| 繰り下げる | くりさげる kurisageru | to defer; to postpone; to move down |
| 据え置く | すえおく sueoku | to leave as it is; to defer |
| 繰り延べる | くりのべる kurinoberu | to postpone; to defer; to reschedule |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気持ち | きもち kimochi | feeling; sensation; mood |
| 持つ | もつ motsu | to hold (in one's hand); to take; to carry |
| 維持 | いじ iji | maintenance; preservation; improvement |
| 支持 | しじ shiji | support; backing; endorsement |
| 持ち | もち mochi | having; holding; possessing |
| 金持ち | かねもち kanemochi | rich person; wealthy person |
| 引っ越し | ひっこし hikkoshi | moving (dwelling, office, etc.); changing residence |
| 越える | こえる koeru | to cross over; to cross; to pass through |
See also: Chinese symbol for “defer”.
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.