Japanese symbol for “devote”
費やす
ついやす
Romaji: tsuiyasu
to spend; to expend; to consume
In Japanese, devote is 費やす, read ついやす (tsuiyasu).
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 spend; to expend; to consume
- v5s, vt to waste; to squander; to throw away
- v5s, vt to devote
Written forms: 費やす、費す. Readings: ついやす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “devote”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 捧げる | ささげる sasageru | to devote; to sacrifice; to dedicate |
| 凝らす | こらす korasu | to concentrate; to focus on; to devote |
| 捧ぐ | ささぐ sasagu | to devote; to sacrifice; to dedicate |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 消費 | しょうひ shouhi | consumption; expenditure; spending |
| 費用 | ひよう hiyou | cost; expense |
| 経費 | けいひ keihi | expenses; expenditure; outgoings |
| 燃費 | ねんぴ nenpi | fuel consumption; gas mileage |
| 会費 | かいひ kaihi | membership fee |
| 学費 | がくひ gakuhi | tuition; school expenses |
See also: Chinese symbol for “devote”.
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