Japanese symbol for “fifteen”
十五
じゅうご
Romaji: juugo
fifteen; 15
In Japanese, fifteen is 十五, read じゅうご (juugo).
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
- num fifteen; 15
Written forms: 十五、１５、一五. Readings: じゅうご.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “fifteen”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| フィフティーン | フィフティーン fifutiin | fifteen |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 不十分 | ふじゅうぶん fujuubun | insufficient; inadequate; imperfect |
| 十字架 | じゅうじか juujika | cross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ) |
| 十字 | じゅうじ juuji | cross; cross shape |
| 五十音 | ごじゅうおん gojuuon | the Japanese syllabary |
| 十字路 | じゅうじろ juujiro | crossroads; intersection |
| 十八番 | おはこ ohako | one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; one's forte |
| 五輪 | ごりん gorin | Olympic Games; Olympics |
| 五つ | いつつ itsutsu | five |
See also: Chinese symbol for “fifteen”.
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