Japanese symbol for “ornament”
装飾
そうしょく
Romaji: soushoku
ornament; decoration
In Japanese, ornament is 装飾, read そうしょく (soushoku).
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
- adj-no, n, vs ornament; decoration
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “ornament”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 飾り | かざり kazari | decoration; ornament; trimmings |
| 置物 | おきもの okimono | ornament; decorative object |
| 飾る | かざる kazaru | to decorate; to ornament; to adorn |
| 栄 | はやし hayashi | ornament; adornment; decoration |
| 飾り物 | かざりもの kazarimono | ornament; decoration |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 装置 | そうち souchi | equipment; device; installation |
| 武装 | ぶそう busou | arms; armament; taking up arms |
| 衣装 | いしょう ishou | clothing; costume; outfit |
| 服装 | ふくそう fukusou | attire; dress; clothes |
| 装備 | そうび soubi | equipment |
| 飾り | かざり kazari | decoration; ornament; trimmings |
| 飾る | かざる kazaru | to decorate; to ornament; to adorn |
| 服飾 | ふくしょく fukushoku | clothing and accessories; attire |
See also: Chinese symbol for “ornament”.
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