Japanese symbol for “excite”
乗せる
のせる
Romaji: noseru
to place on (something)
In Japanese, excite is 乗せる, read のせる (noseru).
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 place on (something)
- v1, vt to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up; to help on board
- v1, vt to load (luggage); to carry; to take on board
- v1, vt to send out (on the airwaves, etc.)
- v1, vt to deceive; to take for a ride
- v1, vt to (sing) along with (musical accompaniment)
Written forms: 乗せる、載せる. Readings: のせる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “excite”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 沸かす | わかす wakasu | to excite; to rouse; to stir |
| 立てる | たてる tateru | to stir up (emotions); to work up; to excite |
| 唆る | そそる sosoru | to excite; to incite; to stimulate |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 乗り換え | のりかえ norikae | transfer (trains, buses, etc.); change; connection |
| 乗客 | じょうきゃく joukyaku | passenger |
| 乗る | のる noru | to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to board |
| 乗車 | じょうしゃ jousha | boarding (a train, bus, etc.); getting into (e.g. a taxi) |
| 搭乗 | とうじょう toujou | embarkation; boarding (a ship or aircraft) |
| 乗り | のり nori | riding; ride |
See also: Chinese symbol for “excite”.
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