Japanese symbol for “eulogy”
賛辞
さんじ
Romaji: sanji
eulogy; compliment
In Japanese, eulogy is 賛辞, read さんじ (sanji).
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 eulogy; compliment
Written forms: 賛辞、讃辞、讚辞. Readings: さんじ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “eulogy”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 賛歌 | さんか sanka | song of praise; eulogy; paean |
| 弔辞 | ちょうじ chouji | memorial address; words of condolence; funeral oration |
| 頌徳 | しょうとく shoutoku | eulogy |
| 弔詞 | ちょうし choushi | memorial address; words of condolence; funeral oration |
| 弔文 | ちょうぶん choubun | memorial address; words of condolence; funeral oration |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 賛成 | さんせい sansei | approval; agreement; support |
| 賛否 | さんぴ sanpi | yes and no; for and against |
| 賞賛 | しょうさん shousan | praise; admiration; commendation |
| 絶賛 | ぜっさん zessan | high praise; great admiration; acclaim |
| 賛同 | さんどう sandou | approval; endorsement |
| 協賛 | きょうさん kyousan | support; mutual aid; cooperation |
| 辞任 | じにん jinin | resignation (from a position) |
| 辞職 | じしょく jishoku | resignation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “eulogy”.
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