Japanese symbol for “lithography”
石版
せきばん
Romaji: sekiban
lithograph; lithography
In Japanese, lithography is 石版, read せきばん (sekiban).
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 lithograph; lithography
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “lithography”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 露光装置 | ろこうそうち rokousouchi | lithography |
| 石版刷り | せきばんずり sekibanzuri | lithography |
| 石版印刷 | せきばんいんさつ sekiban'insatsu | lithography |
| リソグラフィー | リソグラフィー risogurafii | lithography |
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 |
| 出版 | しゅっぱん shuppan | publication |
| 版画 | はんが hanga | woodcut; woodblock print; art print |
See also: Chinese symbol for “lithography”.
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