Japanese symbol for “mallard”
真鴨
まがも
Romaji: magamo
mallard (Anas platyrhynchos); mallard duck
In Japanese, mallard is 真鴨, read まがも (magamo).
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 mallard (Anas platyrhynchos); mallard duck
Written forms: 真鴨. Readings: まがも、マガモ.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 写真 | しゃしん shashin | photograph; photo; picture |
| 真実 | しんじつ shinjitsu | truth; reality |
| 真ん中 | まんなか mannaka | middle; centre; center |
| 真相 | しんそう shinsou | truth; real situation |
| 真理 | しんり shinri | truth |
| 真剣 | しんけん shinken | serious; earnest |
| 鴨居 | かもい kamoi | lintel (esp. one with grooves for sliding doors) |
| 家鴨 | あひる ahiru | domestic duck |
See also: Chinese symbol for “mallard”.
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