Japanese symbol for “mandible”
顎骨
がっこつ
Romaji: gakkotsu
jawbone; mandible
In Japanese, mandible is 顎骨, read がっこつ (gakkotsu).
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 jawbone; mandible
Written forms: 顎骨、あご骨. Readings: がっこつ、がくこつ、あごぼね.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “mandible”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 下顎骨 | かがくこつ kagakukotsu | mandible; lower jawbone |
| 下顎 | したあご shitaago | lower jaw; mandible |
| エラ骨 | エラぼね erabone | jawbone; mandible |
| 顎の骨 | あごのほね agonohone | jawbone; mandible |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 上顎 | うわあご uwaago | upper jaw; palate |
| 下顎 | したあご shitaago | lower jaw; mandible |
| 二重顎 | にじゅうあご nijuuago | double chin |
| 顎紐 | あごひも agohimo | chin strap |
| 顎髭 | あごひげ agohige | beard (esp. on the chin); goatee |
| 骨折 | こっせつ kossetsu | bone fracture |
| 露骨 | ろこつ rokotsu | open; unconcealed; undisguised |
| 鉄骨 | てっこつ tekkotsu | steel frame; steel beam; steel girder |
See also: Chinese symbol for “mandible”.
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