Japanese symbol for “footman”
中間
ちゅうげん
Romaji: chuugen
samurai's attendant; footman
In Japanese, footman is 中間, read ちゅうげん (chuugen).
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 samurai's attendant; footman
Written forms: 中間、仲間. Readings: ちゅうげん.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “footman”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 別当 | べっとう bettou | groom; footman; stableman |
| 舎人 | しゃじん shajin | servant; valet; footman |
| フットマン | フットマン futtoman | footman |
| 奴僕 | ぬぼく nuboku | manservant; footman |
| 徒卒 | とそつ tosotsu | foot soldier; footman |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 中心 | ちゅうしん chuushin | center; centre; middle |
| 途中 | とちゅう tochuu | on the way; en route |
| 中央 | ちゅうおう chuuou | centre; center; middle |
| 集中 | しゅうちゅう shuuchuu | concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention |
| 中止 | ちゅうし chuushi | interruption; discontinuance; suspension |
| 中身 | なかみ nakami | contents; interior; filling |
| 時間 | じかん jikan | time |
| 人間 | にんげん ningen | human being; human; person |
See also: Chinese symbol for “footman”.
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