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Japanese symbol for “hexadecimal”

Romaji: juurokushinhou
hexadecimal; hexadecimal notation; hex

In Japanese, hexadecimal is , read (juurokushinhou).

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 hexadecimal; hexadecimal notation; hex (comp)

Written forms: . Readings: .

Kanji and stroke order

ten
on: ジュウ、ジッ、ジュッ
kun: とお、と、そ
2 strokes · JLPT 4
six
on: ロク、リク
kun: む、む.つ、むっ.つ、むい
4 strokes · JLPT 4
advance, proceed, progress
on: シン
kun: すす.む、すす.める
11 strokes · JLPT 3
method, law, rule
on: ホウ、ハッ、ホッ、フラン
kun: のり
8 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “hexadecimal”

WordReadingMeaning
じゅうろくしん juurokushinhexadecimal; hexadecimal notation; hex

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
ふじゅうぶん fujuubuninsufficient; inadequate; imperfect
じゅうじか juujikacross (for crucifixion); the Cross (of Christ)
じゅうじ juujicross; cross shape
ごじゅうおん gojuuonthe Japanese syllabary
じゅうじろ juujirocrossroads; intersection
おはこ ohakoone's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; one's forte
むっつ muttsusix
しろくじちゅう shirokujichuuaround the clock; day and night
すいしん suishinpropulsion; drive
ほうほう houhoumethod; way; manner

See also: Chinese symbol for “hexadecimal”.

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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