Japanese symbol for “repeat”
繰り返す
くりかえす
Romaji: kurikaesu
to repeat; to do over again
In Japanese, repeat is 繰り返す, read くりかえす (kurikaesu).
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, vi, vt to repeat; to do over again
Written forms: 繰り返す、くり返す、繰りかえす、繰返す. Readings: くりかえす.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “repeat”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 繰り返し | くりかえし kurikaeshi | repetition; repeat; reiteration |
| 反復 | はんぷく hanpuku | repetition; repeat; reiteration |
| リピート | リピート ripiito | repeat; repeating; repetition |
| リピ | リピ ripi | repeat; repeating; repetition |
| 度重なる | たびかさなる tabikasanaru | to occur repeatedly; to repeat; to be repeated |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 繰り返し | くりかえし kurikaeshi | repetition; repeat; reiteration |
| 繰り上げ | くりあげ kuriage | upward move; advance |
| 資金繰り | しきんぐり shikinguri | fundraising; financing; cash flow |
| 繰り出す | くりだす kuridasu | to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope) |
| 繰り延べ | くりのべ kurinobe | postponement |
| 返事 | へんじ henji | reply; answer; response |
| 返還 | へんかん henkan | return; restoration |
| 返済 | へんさい hensai | repayment; reimbursement; refund |
See also: Chinese symbol for “repeat”.
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