Japanese symbol for “differential”
微分
びぶん
Romaji: bibun
differentiation
In Japanese, differential is 微分, read びぶん (bibun).
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, vs differentiation (math)
- n differential; derivative (math)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “differential”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 差動 | さどう sadou | differential (e.g. motion) |
| 示差 | しさ shisa | differential |
| ディファレンシャル | ディファレンシャル difarensharu | differential |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 微妙 | びみょう bimyou | subtle; delicate; fine |
| 顕微鏡 | けんびきょう kenbikyou | microscope |
| 微笑 | びしょう bishou | smile |
| 微生物 | びせいぶつ biseibutsu | microbe; germ |
| 微熱 | びねつ binetsu | slight fever |
| 微小 | びしょう bishou | microscopic |
| 自分 | じぶん jibun | myself; yourself; oneself |
| 部分 | ぶぶん bubun | portion; section; part |
See also: Chinese symbol for “differential”.
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