Japanese symbol for “instigator”
火付け役
ひつけやく
Romaji: hitsukeyaku
instigator; originator; initiator; torch bearer
In Japanese, instigator is 火付け役, read ひつけやく (hitsukeyaku).
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 instigator; originator; initiator; torch bearer; incendiary; agitator
Written forms: 火付け役、火つけ役. Readings: ひつけやく.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “instigator”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 教唆者 | きょうさしゃ kyousasha | instigator |
| 仕掛け人 | しかけにん shikakenin | instigator |
| 推進者 | すいしんしゃ suishinsha | promoter; instigator; driving force |
| 旗振り | はたふり hatafuri | flagwaving; flagman; (in athletic competition) starter |
| 旗振り役 | はたふりやく hatafuriyaku | initiator; instigator; flagman |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 火災 | かさい kasai | conflagration; fire |
| 花火 | はなび hanabi | fireworks |
| 火山 | かざん kazan | volcano |
| 噴火 | ふんか funka | eruption; volcanic eruption |
| 火力 | かりょく karyoku | heating power; thermal power |
| 火事 | かじ kaji | fire; conflagration |
| 付近 | ふきん fukin | neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity |
| 付属 | ふぞく fuzoku | being attached (to); being affiliated (to); belonging (to) |
| 役割 | やくわり yakuwari | part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role |
See also: Chinese symbol for “instigator”.
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