Japanese symbol for “realization”
実現
じつげん
Romaji: jitsugen
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization
In Japanese, realization is 実現, read じつげん (jitsugen).
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, vi, vs implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “realization”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 実行 | じっこう jikkou | execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice |
| 達成 | たっせい tassei | achievement; attainment; accomplishment |
| 自覚 | じかく jikaku | self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); consciousness |
| 換金 | かんきん kankin | realization (of goods into money); conversion (into money); liquidation |
| 成就 | じょうじゅ jouju | fulfillment; fulfilment; realization |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 実際 | じっさい jissai | reality; actuality; truth |
| 実は | じつは jitsuha | as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth |
| 事実 | じじつ jijitsu | fact; truth; reality |
| 現実 | げんじつ genjitsu | reality; actuality; hard fact |
| 実施 | じっし jisshi | enforcement; implementation; putting into practice |
| 確実 | かくじつ kakujitsu | certain; sure; definite |
| 現在 | げんざい genzai | the present; present time; now |
| 現れ | あらわれ araware | embodiment; manifestation; materialization |
See also: Chinese symbol for “realization”.
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