Japanese symbol for “dredge”
浚う
さらう
Romaji: sarau
to sweep away; to wash away; to dredge
In Japanese, dredge is 浚う, read さらう (sarau).
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
- v5u, vt to sweep away; to wash away; to dredge
Written forms: 浚う、渫う. Readings: さらう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “dredge”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 浚渫機 | しゅんせつき shunsetsuki | dredging machine; dredge; dredger |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 浚渫 | しゅんせつ shunsetsu | dredging |
| 浚渫船 | しゅんせつせん shunsetsusen | dredger (boat); dredging vessel |
| 井戸浚え | いどさらえ idosarae | well cleaning |
| お浚い | おさらい osarai | review; rehearsal |
| 浚渫作業 | しゅんせつさぎょう shunsetsusagyou | dredging operations |
See also: Chinese symbol for “dredge”.
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