Japanese symbol for “larynx”
喉頭
こうとう
Romaji: koutou
larynx
In Japanese, larynx is 喉頭, read こうとう (koutou).
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 larynx (anat)
Written forms: 喉頭、こう頭. Readings: こうとう.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 喉元 | のどもと nodomoto | throat |
| 咽喉 | いんこう inkou | throat |
| 喉仏 | のどぼとけ nodobotoke | Adam's apple; laryngeal prominence |
| 喉頭蓋 | こうとうがい koutougai | epiglottis |
| 喉笛 | のどぶえ nodobue | windpipe |
| 冒頭 | ぼうとう boutou | beginning; opening; start |
| 先頭 | せんとう sentou | head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead |
| 頭痛 | ずつう zutsuu | headache |
See also: Chinese symbol for “larynx”.
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