Japanese symbol for “gangway”
タラップ
タラップ
Romaji: tarappu
gangway; ramp
In Japanese, gangway is タラップ (tarappu).
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 gangway; ramp
Other Japanese words for “gangway”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 搭乗橋 | とうじょうきょう toujoukyou | gangway; boarding bridge |
| 舷門 | げんもん genmon | gangway |
| 舷梯 | げんてい gentei | gangway (ladder) |
| 搭乗ブリッジ | とうじょうブリッジ toujouburijji | gangway; boarding bridge |
See also: Chinese symbol for “gangway”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.