Japanese symbol for “redo”
やり直す
やりなおす
Romaji: yarinaosu
to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake
In Japanese, redo is やり直す, read やりなおす (yarinaosu).
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
- v5s, vt to do over again; to redo; to start over; to remake; to resume; to recommence
Written forms: やり直す、遣り直す、遣りなおす. Readings: やりなおす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “redo”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 直す | なおす naosu | to do over again; to redo |
| リドゥ | リドゥ ridu | redo |
| 遣り返す | やりかえす yarikaesu | to redo; to do over; to try again |
| 仕返す | しかえす shikaesu | to do over again; to redo; to start over |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 直接 | ちょくせつ chokusetsu | direct; immediate; personal |
| 正直 | しょうじき shoujiki | honest; frank; candid |
| 直後 | ちょくご chokugo | immediately following |
| 直前 | ちょくぜん chokuzen | just before; just prior to |
| 素直 | すなお sunao | obedient; meek; docile |
| 直ちに | ただちに tadachini | at once; immediately; right away |
See also: Chinese symbol for “redo”.
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