Japanese symbol for “knit”
編む
あむ
Romaji: amu
to knit; to plait; to braid
In Japanese, knit is 編む, read あむ (amu).
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
- v5m, vt to knit; to plait; to braid
- v5m, vt to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “knit”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ニット | ニット nitto | knit; knitted fabric; knitted garments |
| 顰める | ひそめる hisomeru | to knit (one's eyebrows); to furrow; to contract |
| 編み出す | あみだす amidasu | to knit (a pattern into a sweater, etc.) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 編集 | へんしゅう henshuu | editing; compilation |
| 編成 | へんせい hensei | composition; formation; organization |
| 続編 | ぞくへん zokuhen | sequel; continuation |
| 再編 | さいへん saihen | reorganization; reorganisation; reshuffle |
| 編入 | へんにゅう hennyuu | admission; incorporation; enlistment |
| 短編 | たんぺん tanpen | short story; short film; short poem |
See also: Chinese symbol for “knit”.
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