Japanese symbol for “fastener”
留め金
とめがね
Romaji: tomegane
clasp; latch; catch; fastener
In Japanese, fastener is 留め金, read とめがね (tomegane).
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 clasp; latch; catch; fastener
Written forms: 留め金、止め金、留金、止金. Readings: とめがね.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “fastener”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 留め具 | とめぐ tomegu | latch; clasp; catch |
| 締め具 | しめぐ shimegu | clamp; clasp; fastener |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 留学 | りゅうがく ryuugaku | studying abroad |
| 留学生 | りゅうがくせい ryuugakusei | overseas student; exchange student |
| 留守 | るす rusu | absence; being away from home |
| 保留 | ほりゅう horyuu | reservation; putting on hold; deferment |
| 在留 | ざいりゅう zairyuu | residing (esp. abroad); staying; living |
| 留守番 | るすばん rusuban | care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching |
| お金 | おかね okane | money |
| 資金 | しきん shikin | funds; capital |
See also: Chinese symbol for “fastener”.
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