Japanese symbol for “plans”
予定
よてい
Romaji: yotei
plans; arrangement; schedule; program
In Japanese, plans is 予定, read よてい (yotei).
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, vs, vt plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “plans”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 段取り | だんどり dandori | programme; program; plans |
| 図面 | ずめん zumen | drawing; diagram; plans |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 予想 | よそう yosou | expectation; anticipation; prediction |
| 予約 | よやく yoyaku | reservation; appointment; booking |
| 予算 | よさん yosan | estimate (of costs); budget |
| 予選 | よせん yosen | preliminary contest; qualifying round; trial |
| 予備 | よび yobi | reserve; spare |
| 決定 | けってい kettei | decision; determination |
| 設定 | せってい settei | establishment; creation; posing (a problem) |
| 限定 | げんてい gentei | limit; restriction |
See also: Chinese symbol for “plans”.
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