Japanese symbol for “frieze”

In Japanese, frieze is フリーズ (furiizu).

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

1. n, vs freezing; turning into ice
2. n, vs freezing; locking up (comp)
3. n, vs freezing (in one's tracks)
4. n frieze (part of an entablature between the architrave and the cornice)

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