Japanese symbol for “dice”
ダイス
ダイス
Romaji: daisu
dice; die
In Japanese, dice is ダイス (daisu).
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 dice; die
- n die (tool)
Other Japanese words for “dice”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 賽 | さい sai | dice; die |
| 骰子 | さいころ saikoro | dice; die |
| 骰子 | シャイツ shaitsu | dice (esp. in mahjong); die |
| さいつぶ | さいつぶ saitsubu | dice; die |
| 一天地六 | いってんちろく ittenchiroku | die; dice |
See also: Chinese symbol for “dice”.
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