Japanese symbol for “keel”
キール
キール
Romaji: kiiru
keel
In Japanese, keel is キール (kiiru).
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 keel
Other Japanese words for “keel”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 竜骨 | りゅうこつ ryuukotsu | keel (of a ship) |
| 竜骨突起 | りゅうこつとっき ryuukotsutokki | keel (bird bone); carina |
| りゅうこつ座 | りゅうこつざ ryuukotsuza | Carina (constellation); the Keel |
See also: Chinese symbol for “keel”.
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.