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Japanese symbol for “modifier”

Romaji: shuushokugo
modifier; qualifier

In Japanese, modifier is , read (shuushokugo).

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

  1. n modifier; qualifier (gramm)

Kanji and stroke order

discipline, conduct oneself well, study
on: シュウ、シュ
kun: おさ.める、おさ.まる
10 strokes · JLPT 2
decorate, ornament, adorn
on: ショク
kun: かざ.る、かざ.り
13 strokes · JLPT 1
word, speech, language
on: ゴ
kun: かた.る、かた.らう
14 strokes · JLPT 4

Other Japanese words for “modifier”

WordReadingMeaning
しゅうしょくし shuushokushimodifier; qualifier
しゅうしょくごく shuushokugokumodifier; qualifier
しゅうしょくく shuushokukumodifier; qualifier
ちょうせいざい chouseizaiadjustor; regulator; modifier

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
しゅうせい shuuseiamendment; correction; revision
しゅうり shuurirepair; mending; fixing
けんしゅう kenshuutraining (esp. in-service); induction course
しゅうりょう shuuryoucompletion (of a course)
しゅうがくりょこう shuugakuryokouexcursion; field trip; school trip
しゅうふく shuufukurestoration; repair; mending
かざり kazaridecoration; ornament; trimmings
そうしょく soushokuornament; decoration
えいご eigoEnglish (language)

See also: Chinese symbol for “modifier”.

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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