Japanese symbol for “ratchet”
ラチェット
ラチェット
Romaji: rachetto
ratchet; toothed wheel
In Japanese, ratchet is ラチェット (rachetto).
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
- adj-f, n ratchet; toothed wheel
Other Japanese words for “ratchet”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 爪車 | つめぐるま tsumeguruma | ratchet; toothed wheel |
See also: Chinese symbol for “ratchet”.
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