Japanese symbol for “gad”
鏨
たがね
Romaji: tagane
chisel
In Japanese, gad is 鏨, read たがね (tagane).
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
- n chisel
- n burin; graver; engraving tool
- n gad; jumper; mining tool
Written forms: 鏨、鑽. Readings: たがね.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “gad”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 全般性不安障害 | ぜんぱんせいふあんしょうがい zenpanseifuanshougai | generalized anxiety disorder; GAD |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 割り鏨 | わりたがね waritagane | ripping chisel |
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