Japanese symbol for “insinuate”
当てこする
あてこする
Romaji: atekosuru
to insinuate; to satirize; to satirise; to take a dig at
In Japanese, insinuate is 当てこする, read あてこする (atekosuru).
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
- v5r, vi to insinuate; to satirize; to satirise; to take a dig at
Written forms: 当てこする、当て擦る. Readings: あてこする.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “insinuate”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 諷する | ふうする fuusuru | to hint; to insinuate; to satirize |
| 匂わす | におわす niowasu | to hint at; to suggest; to insinuate |
| 掠める | かすめる kasumeru | to hint at; to suggest; to insinuate |
| 匂わせる | におわせる niowaseru | to hint at; to suggest; to insinuate |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 本当 | ほんとう hontou | truth; reality; actuality |
| 当時 | とうじ touji | at that time; in those days |
| 担当 | たんとう tantou | being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.) |
| 当然 | とうぜん touzen | natural; right; proper |
| 相当 | そうとう soutou | corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to |
| 当選 | とうせん tousen | being elected |
See also: Chinese symbol for “insinuate”.
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