Japanese symbol for “reed”
リード
リード
Romaji: riido
reed (of a musical instrument)
In Japanese, reed is リード (riido).
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 reed (of a musical instrument)
Other Japanese words for “reed”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 舌 | した shita | tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock) |
| 筬 | おさ osa | reed (in a loom); yarn guide |
| 簧 | した shita | reed (of a musical instrument) |
See also: Chinese symbol for “reed”.
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.