Japanese symbol for “reinstall”
入れ直す
いれなおす
Romaji: irenaosu
to reinsert; to put in again; to re-enter (e.g. data, password); to repack (e.g. baggage)
In Japanese, reinstall is 入れ直す, read いれなおす (irenaosu).
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Meanings
- v5s, vt to reinsert; to put in again; to re-enter (e.g. data, password); to repack (e.g. baggage)
- v5s, vt to refocus (one's mind); to renew (one's resolve); to pull oneself together
- v5s, vt to pour again (e.g. tea); to brew afresh
- v5s, vt to reinstall (e.g. software, app)
- v5s, vt to reboot (a device); to restart; to turn off and on again; to power cycle
Written forms: 入れ直す、入れなおす、いれ直す、淹れ直す. Readings: いれなおす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “reinstall”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 再インストール | さいインストール saiinsutooru | reinstall; reinstalling |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 購入 | こうにゅう kounyuu | purchase; buying |
| 導入 | どうにゅう dounyuu | introduction; bringing in; installation |
| 収入 | しゅうにゅう shuunyuu | income; earnings; revenue |
| 輸入 | ゆにゅう yunyuu | import; importation; introduction |
| 入学 | にゅうがく nyuugaku | admission (to a school or university); entrance; enrolment |
| 入院 | にゅういん nyuuin | hospitalization; hospitalisation |
| 直接 | ちょくせつ chokusetsu | direct; immediate; personal |
| 正直 | しょうじき shoujiki | honest; frank; candid |
See also: Chinese symbol for “reinstall”.
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