Japanese symbol for “mane”
鬣
たてがみ
Romaji: tategami
mane (of a horse, lion, etc.)
In Japanese, mane is 鬣, read たてがみ (tategami).
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 mane (of a horse, lion, etc.)
Written forms: 鬣. Readings: たてがみ、タテガミ.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鬣犬 | たてがみいぬ tategamiinu | hyena |
| 鬣狼 | たてがみおおかみ tategamiookami | maned wolf (Chrysocyon brachyurus) |
| 斑鬣犬 | ぶちたてがみいぬ buchitategamiinu | spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta); laughing hyena |
See also: Chinese symbol for “mane”.
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