Japanese symbol for “plaid”
チェック
チェック
Romaji: chekku
check (pattern); plaid
In Japanese, plaid is チェック (chekku).
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 check (pattern); plaid
- n, vs, vt check; inspection; examination; looking over; scrutinizing
- n, vi, vs check (mark); tick; marking with a check; checking off; ticking
- n, vs, vt checking (something) out; following (with interest); keeping one's eye on; keeping a close watch on
- n check (bill of exchange); cheque
- n (restaurant) bill; check
Other Japanese words for “plaid”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 格子 | こうし koushi | check(ed) pattern; plaid |
| 弁慶 | べんけい benkei | checks; plaid; checked pattern |
| 格子縞 | こうしじま koushijima | check(ed) pattern; plaid |
| 弁慶格子 | べんけいごうし benkeigoushi | checked pattern; plaid |
| 弁慶縞 | べんけいじま benkeijima | checks; plaid; checked pattern |
See also: Chinese symbol for “plaid”.
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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