Japanese symbol for “gavel”
槌
つち
Romaji: tsuchi
hammer; mallet; sledgehammer; gavel
In Japanese, gavel is 槌, read つち (tsuchi).
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 hammer; mallet; sledgehammer; gavel
Written forms: 槌、鎚、椎. Readings: つち.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “gavel”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 小槌 | こづち kozuchi | (small) mallet; gavel |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 相槌 | あいづち aizuchi | aizuchi; backchanneling; interjections indicating that one is paying attention |
| 金槌 | かなづち kanazuchi | hammer |
| 小槌 | こづち kozuchi | (small) mallet; gavel |
| 鉄槌 | てっつい tettsui | iron hammer |
| 才槌 | さいづち saizuchi | small wooden mallet |
| 才槌頭 | さいづちあたま saizuchiatama | head like a hammer |
See also: Chinese symbol for “gavel”.
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