Japanese symbol for “dock”
ドック
ドック
Romaji: dokku
dock
In Japanese, dock is ドック (dokku).
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 dock
- n thorough physical examination
Written forms: —. Readings: ドック、ドッグ.
Other Japanese words for “dock”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 埠頭 | ふとう futou | pier; wharf; quay |
| 船渠 | せんきょ senkyo | dock |
| 船場 | ふなば funaba | wharf; quay; dock |
| 差し引く | さしひく sashihiku | to deduct; to take away; to dock |
| 被告席 | ひこくせき hikokuseki | defendant's seat; the dock |
See also: Chinese symbol for “dock”.
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.
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