Japanese symbol for “intermediary”
伝
つて
Romaji: tsute
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between
In Japanese, intermediary is 伝, read つて (tsute).
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 means of making contact; intermediary; go-between
- n connections; influence; pull; good offices
Written forms: 伝、伝手. Readings: つて、ツテ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “intermediary”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 中間 | ちゅうかん chuukan | interim; intermediary; intermediate |
| 橋渡し | はしわたし hashiwatashi | mediation; good offices; go-between |
| 仲人 | なこうど nakoudo | go-between; intermediary; middleman |
| パイプ | パイプ paipu | go-between; intermediary; mediator |
| パイプ役 | パイプやく paipuyaku | go-between; intermediary; mediator |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 伝統 | でんとう dentou | tradition; convention |
| 宣伝 | せんでん senden | publicity; advertisement; advertising |
| 伝説 | でんせつ densetsu | legend; folklore; tradition |
| 手伝い | てつだい tetsudai | helper; assistant |
| 遺伝 | いでん iden | heredity; (genetic) inheritance |
| 遺伝子 | いでんし idenshi | gene |
See also: Chinese symbol for “intermediary”.
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