Japanese symbol for “discus”
円盤
えんばん
Romaji: enban
disk; discus; platter
In Japanese, discus is 円盤, read えんばん (enban).
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
- adj-no, n disk; discus; platter
- n flying saucer
- n disc media (CD, DVD, etc.)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “discus”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ディスカス | ディスカス disukasu | discus |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 円形 | えんけい enkei | round shape; circle; circular form |
| 円滑 | えんかつ enkatsu | smooth; undisturbed; uninterrupted |
| 円満 | えんまん enman | harmonious; peaceful; happy |
| 楕円 | だえん daen | ellipse; oval |
| 円卓 | えんたく entaku | round table |
| 基盤 | きばん kiban | base; basis; foundation |
| 終盤 | しゅうばん shuuban | endgame; final stage |
| 序盤 | じょばん joban | opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “discus”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.