Japanese symbol for “pyrite”
黄鉄鉱
おうてっこう
Romaji: outekkou
iron pyrites; fool's gold; pyrite
In Japanese, pyrite is 黄鉄鉱, read おうてっこう (outekkou).
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 iron pyrites; fool's gold; pyrite
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 黄金 | おうごん ougon | gold (Au) |
| 黄色 | きいろ kiiro | yellow; amber |
| 黄色い | きいろい kiiroi | yellow |
| 硫黄 | いおう iou | sulfur (S); sulphur |
| 黄昏 | たそがれ tasogare | dusk; twilight |
| 鉄道 | てつどう tetsudou | railroad; railway; rail transport |
| 地下鉄 | ちかてつ chikatetsu | subway; metro; underground (railway) |
| 国鉄 | こくてつ kokutetsu | national railway |
| 鉱山 | こうざん kouzan | mine (gold, coal, etc.) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “pyrite”.
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