Japanese symbol for “gossamer”
遊糸
ゆうし
Romaji: yuushi
gossamer
In Japanese, gossamer is 遊糸, read ゆうし (yuushi).
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 gossamer
- n heat haze; shimmer of hot air
Written forms: 遊糸. Readings: ゆうし、あそぶいと.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “gossamer”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 薄紗 | はくさ hakusa | delicate gauze; gossamer |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 遊び | あそび asobi | play; playing; game |
| 遊ぶ | あそぶ asobu | to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to have a good time |
| 遊戯 | ゆうぎ yuugi | play; playing; game |
| 浮遊 | ふゆう fuyuu | floating; drifting; suspension |
| 周遊 | しゅうゆう shuuyuu | (circular) tour; round trip; excursion |
| 外遊 | がいゆう gaiyuu | foreign travel |
| 毛糸 | けいと keito | knitting wool; woolen yarn; woollen yarn |
| 糸口 | いとぐち itoguchi | beginning; start; first step |
See also: Chinese symbol for “gossamer”.
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