Japanese symbol for “feudalism”
封建
ほうけん
Romaji: houken
feudalism
In Japanese, feudalism is 封建, read ほうけん (houken).
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
- adj-no, n, vs feudalism
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “feudalism”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 封建主義 | ほうけんしゅぎ houkenshugi | feudalism |
| 封建制度 | ほうけんせいど houkenseido | feudal system; feudalism |
| 封建制 | ほうけんせい houkensei | feudal system; feudalism |
| フューダリズム | フューダリズム fuyuudarizumu | feudalism |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 封鎖 | ふうさ fuusa | blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area) |
| 封筒 | ふうとう fuutou | envelope |
| 開封 | かいふう kaifuu | opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal |
| 完封 | かんぷう kanpuu | total blockage; complete shutdown; stopping completely |
| 封印 | ふういん fuuin | seal |
| 同封 | どうふう doufuu | enclosing (e.g. with a letter) |
| 建物 | たてもの tatemono | building |
| 建設 | けんせつ kensetsu | construction; establishment |
See also: Chinese symbol for “feudalism”.
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