Japanese symbol for “matching”
対応
たいおう
Romaji: taiou
correspondence (to); equivalence
In Japanese, matching is 対応, read たいおう (taiou).
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, vi, vs correspondence (to); equivalence
- n, vi, vs suitability; coordination; matching; being appropriate (for)
- n, vi, vs dealing with; coping with; handling; response; reception; reaction
- n, vi, vs compatibility (with technology, software, etc.); capability; support (for)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “matching”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| マッチング | マッチング matchingu | matching |
| 組み合わせ | くみあわせ kumiawase | matching (in a contest); pairing |
| 突き合わせ | つきあわせ tsukiawase | matching; checking; comparison (of data) |
| コーデ | コーデ koode | coordination; matching (e.g. clothes, accessories, furniture, colours) |
| 突合 | とつごう totsugou | matching; checking; comparison (of data) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 絶対 | ぜったい zettai | absolutely; definitely; unconditionally |
| 対象 | たいしょう taishou | target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.) |
| 対策 | たいさく taisaku | measure; step; countermeasure |
| 反対 | はんたい hantai | opposition; resistance; antagonism |
| 対立 | たいりつ tairitsu | confrontation; opposition; antagonism |
| 反応 | はんのう hannou | reaction; response |
| 応援 | おうえん ouen | aid; assistance; help |
| 応募 | おうぼ oubo | application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “matching”.
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