Japanese symbol for “directing”
指向
しこう
Romaji: shikou
being orientated (towards); pointing (towards); directing (towards)
In Japanese, directing is 指向, read しこう (shikou).
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, vt being orientated (towards); pointing (towards); directing (towards)
- adj-no directional (e.g. microphone)
- n-suf -oriented
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “directing”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 仕切り | しきり shikiri | directing; controlling; managing |
| 方向付け | ほうこうづけ houkouzuke | directing; orienting; orientating |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 指定 | してい shitei | designation; specification; assignment |
| 指導 | しどう shidou | guidance; leadership; instruction |
| 指摘 | してき shiteki | pointing out; identification |
| 指示 | しじ shiji | indication; denotation; designation |
| 指揮 | しき shiki | command; direction; supervision |
| 指輪 | ゆびわ yubiwa | (finger) ring |
| 方向 | ほうこう houkou | direction; orientation; bearing |
| 傾向 | けいこう keikou | tendency; trend; inclination |
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