Japanese symbol for “gale”
疾風
しっぷう
Romaji: shippuu
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
In Japanese, gale is 疾風, read しっぷう (shippuu).
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 gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
Written forms: 疾風、早手. Readings: しっぷう、はやて.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “gale”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 暴風 | ぼうふう boufuu | storm; windstorm; gale |
| 烈風 | れっぷう reppuu | gale; violent (strong) wind |
| 大風 | おおかぜ ookaze | gale; strong wind; high wind |
| ゲイル | ゲイル geiru | gale |
| 陣風 | じんぷう jinpuu | gust; gale |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 疾患 | しっかん shikkan | disease; illness; disorder |
| 疾走 | しっそう shissou | sprint; dash; scampering |
| 疾病 | しっぺい shippei | illness; disease |
| 疾駆 | しっく shikku | riding fast; driving a horse fast |
| 疾風迅雷 | しっぷうじんらい shippuujinrai | with lightning speed |
| 台風 | たいふう taifuu | typhoon; hurricane |
| 風景 | ふうけい fuukei | scenery; scene; landscape |
| 風俗 | ふうぞく fuuzoku | manners; customs |
See also: Chinese symbol for “gale”.
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