Japanese symbol for “fragments”
細切れ
こまぎれ
Romaji: komagire
small pieces; fragments
In Japanese, fragments is 細切れ, read こまぎれ (komagire).
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 small pieces; fragments
- adj-no, n chopped meat; scraps (of beef, pork, etc.)
Written forms: 細切れ、こま切れ、小間切れ. Readings: こまぎれ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “fragments”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 素片 | そへん sohen | fragments; chips; materials |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 詳細 | しょうさい shousai | details; particulars; specifics |
| 細胞 | さいぼう saibou | cell |
| 細かい | こまかい komakai | small |
| 細菌 | さいきん saikin | bacterium; bacteria; germ |
| 細い | ほそい hosoi | thin; slender; fine |
| 繊細 | せんさい sensai | dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine |
| 大切 | たいせつ taisetsu | important; significant; serious |
| 一切 | いっさい issai | all; everything; entirety |
See also: Chinese symbol for “fragments”.
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