Japanese symbol for “leaflet”
散らし
ちらし
Romaji: chirashi
leaflet; flyer; handbill
In Japanese, leaflet is 散らし, read ちらし (chirashi).
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 leaflet; flyer; handbill
- n scattering
- n sushi rice in a box or bowl with a variety of ingredients sprinkled on top
- n writing in an irregular hand
Written forms: 散らし. Readings: ちらし、チラシ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “leaflet”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| パンフレット | パンフレット panfuretto | pamphlet; brochure; leaflet |
| リーフレット | リーフレット riifuretto | leaflet |
| 片 | びら bira | bill; handbill; flyer |
| パンフ | パンフ panfu | pamphlet; brochure; leaflet |
| 折りたたみ印刷物 | おりたたみいんさつぶつ oritatamiinsatsubutsu | leaflet; folded printed matter |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 解散 | かいさん kaisan | breaking up (a meeting, gathering, etc.); dispersal (e.g. of a crowd) |
| 散歩 | さんぽ sanpo | walk; stroll |
| 分散 | ぶんさん bunsan | dispersion; breakup; scattering |
| 拡散 | かくさん kakusan | spreading; disseminating; scattering |
| 散々 | さんざん sanzan | thoroughly; completely; utterly |
| 発散 | はっさん hassan | emission; emanation; radiation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “leaflet”.
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