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Japanese symbol for “precautions”

Romaji: kokoroe
knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; understanding; command

In Japanese, precautions is , read (kokoroe).

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

  1. n knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; understanding; command; experience
  2. n essentials; know-how; guidelines; rules; basics; precautions
  3. n preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
  4. n-suf deputy; acting

Kanji and stroke order

heart, mind, spirit
on: シン
kun: こころ、-ごころ
4 strokes · JLPT 3
gain, get, find
on: トク
kun: え.る、う.る
11 strokes · JLPT 2

Other Japanese words for “precautions”

WordReadingMeaning
ちゅういじこう chuuijikouthings to note; matters that require attention; important points
あんぜんさく anzensakusafe plan; safe move; safe play

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
ちゅうしん chuushincenter; centre; middle
しんぱい shinpaiworry; concern; anxiety
あんしん anshinpeace of mind; relief; (sense of) security
かんしん kanshinconcern; interest
しんり shinristate of mind; mentality; psychology
しんぞう shinzouheart
しゅとく shutokuobtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of)
かくとく kakutokuacquisition; possession

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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