Japanese symbol for “mark”
印
しるし
Romaji: shirushi
mark; sign
In Japanese, mark is 印, read しるし (shirushi).
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 mark; sign
- n symbol; emblem
- n badge; crest; flag
- n evidence; proof
- n token (of gratitude, affection, etc.)
Written forms: 印、標、証、証し. Readings: しるし.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “mark”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 点 | てん ten | dot; spot; point |
| 的 | まと mato | mark; target |
| 目当て | めあて meate | mark; guide; landmark |
| 標準 | ひょうじゅん hyoujun | standard; criterion; norm |
| 跡 | あと ato | trace; tracks; mark |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 印象 | いんしょう inshou | impression |
| 印刷 | いんさつ insatsu | printing |
| 調印 | ちょういん chouin | signature; signing; sealing |
| 印鑑 | いんかん inkan | stamp; seal |
| 消印 | けしいん keshiin | postmark; (postal) cancellation mark |
| 目印 | めじるし mejirushi | mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign |
See also: Chinese symbol for “mark”.
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