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Japanese symbol for “joiner”

Romaji: tateguya
joiner; carpenter; cabinetmaker

In Japanese, joiner is , read (tateguya).

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 joiner; carpenter; cabinetmaker

Kanji and stroke order

build
on: ケン、コン
kun: た.てる、た.て、-だ.て、た.つ
9 strokes · JLPT 3
tool, utensil, means
on: グ
kun: そな.える、つぶさ.に
8 strokes · JLPT 2
roof, house, shop
on: オク
kun: や
9 strokes · JLPT 3

Other Japanese words for “joiner”

WordReadingMeaning
たてぐし tategushiwoodworker; joiner

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
たてもの tatemonobuilding
けんせつ kensetsuconstruction; establishment
けんちく kenchikuconstruction; architecture (of buildings)
さいけん saikenrebuilding; reconstruction; rehabilitation
たてまえ tatemaeface; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts)
たつ tatsuto be erected; to be built
ぐあい guaicondition; state
どうぐ dougutool; implement; instrument
へや heyaroom; chamber

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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