Japanese symbol for “nourishment”
栄養
えいよう
Romaji: eiyou
nutrition; nourishment
In Japanese, nourishment is 栄養, read えいよう (eiyou).
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 nutrition; nourishment
Written forms: 栄養、営養. Readings: えいよう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “nourishment”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 滋養 | じよう jiyou | nourishment; nutrition |
| 養分 | ようぶん youbun | nutrient; nourishment |
| 養い | やしない yashinai | nutrition; nourishment |
| 滋味 | じみ jimi | nutriment; wholesome; savoriness |
| 糧 | かて kate | nourishment (mental, spiritual, etc.); sustenance (e.g. of one's life); source of encouragement |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 繁栄 | はんえい han'ei | prosperity; thriving; flourishing |
| 栄光 | えいこう eikou | glory |
| 見栄 | みえ mie | show; display; pretensions |
| 光栄 | こうえい kouei | honour; honor; glory |
| 栄え | はえ hae | glory; splendour; honour |
| 教養 | きょうよう kyouyou | (understanding or appreciation of) culture; (one's) education; cultivation |
| 養成 | ようせい yousei | training; education; development |
| 療養 | りょうよう ryouyou | recuperation; medical treatment |
See also: Chinese symbol for “nourishment”.
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