Japanese symbol for “friendly”
親切
しんせつ
Romaji: shinsetsu
kind; gentle; considerate; generous
In Japanese, friendly is 親切, read しんせつ (shinsetsu).
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-na, n kind; gentle; considerate; generous; friendly; nice
Written forms: 親切、深切. Readings: しんせつ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “friendly”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 気さく | きさく kisaku | friendly; openhearted; sociable |
| 親しい | したしい shitashii | close (e.g. friend); familiar; friendly |
| 和やか | なごやか nagoyaka | mild; calm; gentle |
| フレンドリー | フレンドリー furendorii | friendly |
| 近い | ちかい chikai | close (relationship); friendly; intimate |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 母親 | ははおや hahaoya | mother |
| 父親 | ちちおや chichioya | father |
| 両親 | りょうしん ryoushin | parents; both parents |
| 親子 | おやこ oyako | parent and child |
| 親友 | しんゆう shin'yuu | close friend; bosom friend; buddy |
| 親族 | しんぞく shinzoku | relative; relation; kin |
| 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 “friendly”.
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