Japanese symbol for “remarks”

備考

びこう

Romaji: bikou

note (for reference); remarks; N.B.

In Japanese, remarks is 備考, read びこう (bikou).

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 note (for reference); remarks; N.B.

Kanji and stroke order

備

equip, provision, preparation

on: ビ
kun: そな.える、そな.わる、つぶさ.に

12 strokes · JLPT 2

考

consider, think over

on: コウ
kun: かんが.える、かんが.え

6 strokes · JLPT 3

Other Japanese words for “remarks”

Word	Reading	Meaning
言い草	いいぐさ iigusa	remarks; comments

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
準備	じゅんび junbi	preparation; arrangements; getting ready
整備	せいび seibi	maintenance; servicing
設備	せつび setsubi	equipment; facilities; installation
予備	よび yobi	reserve; spare
守備	しゅび shubi	defense; defence
装備	そうび soubi	equipment
考え	かんがえ kangae	thinking; thought; view
参考	さんこう sankou	reference; consultation

See also: Chinese symbol for “remarks”.

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