Japanese symbol for “honeycomb”
ハニカム
ハニカム
Romaji: hanikamu
honeycomb
In Japanese, honeycomb is ハニカム (hanikamu).
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 honeycomb
Written forms: —. Readings: ハニカム、ハネカム.
Other Japanese words for “honeycomb”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 蜂の巣 | はちのす hachinosu | beehive; hive; honeycomb |
| 蜂窩 | ほうか houka | beehive; hive; honeycomb |
| 巣蜜 | すみつ sumitsu | comb honey; honeycomb |
See also: Chinese symbol for “honeycomb”.
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