Japanese symbol for “oar”
オール
オール
Romaji: ooru
oar
In Japanese, oar is オール (ooru).
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 oar
Other Japanese words for “oar”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 櫂 | かい kai | paddle; oar; scull |
See also: Chinese symbol for “oar”.
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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