Japanese symbol for “pommel”
柄頭
つかがしら
Romaji: tsukagashira
pommel
In Japanese, pommel is 柄頭, read つかがしら (tsukagashira).
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 pommel
Written forms: 柄頭、つか頭. Readings: つかがしら.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 人柄 | ひとがら hitogara | personality; character; personal appearance |
| 身柄 | みがら migara | one's person |
| 事柄 | ことがら kotogara | matter; thing; affair |
| 銘柄 | めいがら meigara | brand; make; description |
| 手柄 | てがら tegara | achievement; feat; meritorious deed |
| 小柄 | こがら kogara | small build; small stature; petite |
| 冒頭 | ぼうとう boutou | beginning; opening; start |
| 先頭 | せんとう sentou | head (of a line, group, etc.); front; lead |
See also: Chinese symbol for “pommel”.
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