Japanese symbol for “lime”
石灰
せっかい
Romaji: sekkai
lime; quicklime; caustic lime
In Japanese, lime is 石灰, read せっかい (sekkai).
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
- adj-no, n lime; quicklime; caustic lime
Written forms: 石灰. Readings: せっかい、いしばい.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “lime”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ライム | ライム raimu | lime (Citrus aurantifolia) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 石油 | せきゆ sekiyu | oil; petroleum |
| 宝石 | ほうせき houseki | gem; jewel; precious stone |
| 化石 | かせき kaseki | fossil |
| 石鹸 | せっけん sekken | soap |
| 石炭 | せきたん sekitan | coal |
| 磁石 | じしゃく jishaku | magnet |
| 灰色 | はいいろ haiiro | grey; gray; ashen |
| 灰皿 | はいざら haizara | ashtray |
See also: Chinese symbol for “lime”.
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