Japanese symbol for “orthodox”
正統
せいとう
Romaji: seitou
legitimate; orthodox; traditional
In Japanese, orthodox is 正統, read せいとう (seitou).
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-na, adj-no, n legitimate; orthodox; traditional
Written forms: 正統. Readings: せいとう、しょうとう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “orthodox”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| オーソドックス | オーソドックス oosodokkusu | orthodox |
| 本格的 | ほんかくてき honkakuteki | genuine; real; authentic |
| 本式 | ほんしき honshiki | formal (way); orthodox; regular |
| 王道的 | おうどうてき oudouteki | classic; traditional; orthodox |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 正直 | しょうじき shoujiki | honest; frank; candid |
| 修正 | しゅうせい shuusei | amendment; correction; revision |
| 改正 | かいせい kaisei | revision; amendment; alteration |
| 正義 | せいぎ seigi | justice; right; righteousness |
| 正式 | せいしき seishiki | formal; official; regular |
| 不正 | ふせい fusei | injustice; unfairness; wrongdoing |
| 大統領 | だいとうりょう daitouryou | president (of a country) |
| 伝統 | でんとう dentou | tradition; convention |
See also: Chinese symbol for “orthodox”.
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