Japanese symbol for “measles”
麻疹
はしか
Romaji: hashika
measles
In Japanese, measles is 麻疹, read はしか (hashika).
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 measles
Written forms: 麻疹、痲疹. Readings: はしか.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “measles”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 嚢虫症 | のうちゅうしょう nouchuushou | measles (in cattle, etc.) |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 麻薬 | まやく mayaku | narcotic; drug; dope |
| 麻酔 | ますい masui | anaesthesia; anesthesia |
| 大麻 | たいま taima | hemp |
| 麻痺 | まひ mahi | paralysis; palsy; stupor |
| 麻布 | あさぬの asanuno | hemp cloth; linen |
| 麻雀 | マージャン maajan | mahjong; mah-jongg |
| 湿疹 | しっしん shisshin | eczema; rash |
| 帯状疱疹 | たいじょうほうしん taijouhoushin | shingles; herpes zoster |
See also: Chinese symbol for “measles”.
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