Japanese symbol for “editor”
編者
へんしゃ
Romaji: hensha
editor; compiler
In Japanese, editor is 編者, read へんしゃ (hensha).
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 editor; compiler
Written forms: 編者. Readings: へんしゃ、へんじゃ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “editor”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 編集者 | へんしゅうしゃ henshuusha | editor (in publishing, etc.) |
| エディター | エディター editaa | editor |
| 編纂者 | へんさんしゃ hensansha | editor; compiler |
| 撰者 | せんじゃ senja | author; compiler; editor |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 編集 | へんしゅう henshuu | editing; compilation |
| 編成 | へんせい hensei | composition; formation; organization |
| 続編 | ぞくへん zokuhen | sequel; continuation |
| 再編 | さいへん saihen | reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle |
| 編入 | へんにゅう hennyuu | admission; incorporation; enlistment |
| 短編 | たんぺん tanpen | short story; short film; short poem |
| 患者 | かんじゃ kanja | patient |
| 記者 | きしゃ kisha | reporter; journalist |
See also: Chinese symbol for “editor”.
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