Japanese symbol for “mat”
マット
マット
Romaji: matto
mat
In Japanese, mat is マット (matto).
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 mat
- n canvas (in boxing or wrestling)
Other Japanese words for “mat”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 台紙 | だいし daishi | backing paper (for a photo, painting, etc.); mat; mount |
| 簀 | す su | mat (made of pieces of split bamboo or reeds tied together) |
| 茣蓙 | ござ goza | rush mat; matting; mat |
See also: Chinese symbol for “mat”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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