Japanese symbol for “prediction”
予測
よそく
Romaji: yosoku
prediction; estimation
In Japanese, prediction is 予測, read よそく (yosoku).
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 prediction; estimation
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “prediction”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 予想 | よそう yosou | expectation; anticipation; prediction |
| 予言 | よげん yogen | prediction; prophecy; prognostication |
| 予報 | よほう yohou | forecast; prediction |
| 予断 | よだん yodan | prediction; prejudgment; presupposition |
| 思惑 | おもわく omowaku | expectation; anticipation; prediction |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 予定 | よてい yotei | plans; arrangement; schedule |
| 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 |
| 観測 | かんそく kansoku | observation; survey; measurement |
| 測定 | そくてい sokutei | measurement |
See also: Chinese symbol for “prediction”.
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