Japanese symbol for “dependence”
依存
いぞん
Romaji: izon
dependence; reliance
In Japanese, dependence is 依存, read いぞん (izon).
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, vi, vs dependence; reliance
Written forms: 依存. Readings: いぞん、いそん.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “dependence”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 依頼 | いらい irai | dependence; reliance |
| 頼り | たより tayori | reliance; dependence |
| 依拠 | いきょ ikyo | dependence |
| 頼み | たのみ tanomi | reliance; dependence; trust |
| 厄介 | やっかい yakkai | care; dependence; support |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 依頼 | いらい irai | request; commission; entrusting (with a matter) |
| 依然 | いぜん izen | still; as yet; as it has been |
| 帰依 | きえ kie | becoming a devout believer; (religious) conversion |
| 依拠 | いきょ ikyo | dependence |
| 依願 | いがん igan | in accordance with one's request |
| 存在 | そんざい sonzai | existence; being; presence |
| 保存 | ほぞん hozon | preservation; conservation; storage |
| ご存知 | ごぞんじ gozonji | knowing; being aware (of) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “dependence”.
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