Japanese symbol for “rail”
レール
レール
Romaji: reeru
rail (track)
In Japanese, rail is レール (reeru).
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 rail (track)
- n (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door)
- n groundwork; spadework; preparations; arrangements
Other Japanese words for “rail”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 軌条 | きじょう kijou | rail (of a railroad) |
| 水鶏 | くいな kuina | rail (any bird of family Rallidae, esp. the water rail, Rallus aquaticus) |
| 横木 | よこぎ yokogi | crosspiece; bar; rail |
See also: Chinese symbol for “rail”.
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.