Japanese symbol for “matting”
茣蓙
ござ
Romaji: goza
rush mat; matting; mat
In Japanese, matting is 茣蓙, read ござ (goza).
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 rush mat; matting; mat
Written forms: 茣蓙、蓙、呉蓙. Readings: ござ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “matting”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 莚席 | えんせき enseki | matting |
| 敷き物 | しきもの shikimono | carpet; rug; matting |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 寝茣蓙 | ねござ negoza | rush mat for sleeping; sleeping mat |
| 盆茣蓙 | ぼんござ bongoza | gambling mat (for dice games) |
| 茣蓙目 | ござめ gozame | rush matting pattern (often on metal or coins) |
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