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Japanese symbol for “hallmark”

Romaji: origami
origami; art of paper folding

In Japanese, hallmark is , read (origami).

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

  1. n origami; art of paper folding
  2. n hallmark; certificate of authenticity

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

fold, break, fracture
on: セツ、シャク
kun: お.る、おり、お.り、-お.り
7 strokes · JLPT 2
paper
on: シ
kun: かみ
10 strokes · JLPT 3

Other Japanese words for “hallmark”

WordReadingMeaning
ごくいん gokuinhallmark; stamp; impress
ひんいしょうめい hin'ishoumeiquality certification (of a precious metal); hallmark

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
こっせつ kossetsubone fracture
ときおり tokiorisometimes; at intervals; occasionally
おりかえし orikaeshiby return; (call or write back) without delay
ざせつ zasetsusetback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration
おる oruto break; to fracture; to break off
てがみ tegamiletter; note
ひょうし hyoushicover (of a book, magazine, etc.); binding
ようし youshiblank form

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.

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