Japanese symbol for “heave”
オーエス
オーエス
Romaji: ooesu
heave!; heave-ho
In Japanese, heave is オーエス (ooesu).
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
- int heave!; heave-ho
Other Japanese words for “heave”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| えんさかほい | えんさかほい ensakahoi | heave! (sound made while pulling a heavy vehicle) |
| 波打つ | なみうつ namiutsu | to wave (e.g. in the wind); to heave; to pound (of a heart) |
| えいや | えいや eiya | go for it; heave; ugh |
| わっしょい | わっしょい wasshoi | heave-ho!; heave! |
See also: Chinese symbol for “heave”.
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