Japanese symbol for “enumerate”
数える
かぞえる
Romaji: kazoeru
to count; to enumerate
In Japanese, enumerate is 数える, read かぞえる (kazoeru).
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
- v1, vt to count; to enumerate
Written forms: 数える、算える. Readings: かぞえる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “enumerate”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 挙げる | あげる ageru | to give (an example); to list; to enumerate |
| 並べる | ならべる naraberu | to enumerate; to itemize |
| 連ねる | つらねる tsuraneru | to link; to put together; to string together (e.g. compliments) |
| 数え立てる | かぞえたてる kazoetateru | to enumerate; to count up |
| 数え上げる | かぞえあげる kazoeageru | to count up; to enumerate |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 多数 | たすう tasuu | large number (of); many |
| 複数 | ふくすう fukusuu | plural; multiple |
| 数字 | すうじ suuji | numeral; digit; numeric character |
| 人数 | にんずう ninzuu | the number of people |
| 回数 | かいすう kaisuu | number of times; frequency; count |
| 数学 | すうがく suugaku | mathematics |
See also: Chinese symbol for “enumerate”.
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