Japanese symbol for “despise”
見下ろす
みおろす
Romaji: miorosu
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on
In Japanese, despise is 見下ろす, read みおろす (miorosu).
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 overlook; to command a view of; to look down on
- v5s, vt to despise; to look down on
Written forms: 見下ろす、見おろす. Readings: みおろす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “despise”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 蔑む | さげすむ sagesumu | to scorn; to despise; to hold in contempt |
| 侮る | あなどる anadoru | to disdain; to look down on; to make light of |
| 軽んずる | かろんずる karonzuru | to despise; to belittle; to look down on |
| 見くびる | みくびる mikubiru | to underrate; to belittle; to look down on |
| 卑しむ | いやしむ iyashimu | to despise; to disdain; to scorn |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 見る | みる miru | to see; to look; to watch |
| 発見 | はっけん hakken | discovery; detection; finding |
| 意見 | いけん iken | opinion; view; comment |
| 見える | みえる mieru | to be seen; to be visible; to be in sight |
| 見かけ | みかけ mikake | outward appearance |
| 会見 | かいけん kaiken | interview; audience; meeting |
| 以下 | いか ika | not exceeding ...; not more than ...; ... and under |
| 地下 | ちか chika | underground; below the ground |
See also: Chinese symbol for “despise”.
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