Japanese symbol for “neuron”
ニューロン
ニューロン
Romaji: nyuuron
neuron
In Japanese, neuron is ニューロン (nyuuron).
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 neuron (anat)
Other Japanese words for “neuron”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 神経核 | しんけいかく shinkeikaku | neuron |
| 神経単位 | しんけいたんい shinkeitan'i | neuron |
| 神経元 | しんけいげん shinkeigen | neuron |
| ノイロン | ノイロン noiron | neuron |
| 神経細胞 | しんけいさいぼう shinkeisaibou | nerve cell; neuron |
See also: Chinese symbol for “neuron”.
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