Japanese symbol for “repercussions”
波紋
はもん
Romaji: hamon
ripple; ring on the water
In Japanese, repercussions is 波紋, read はもん (hamon).
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 ripple; ring on the water
- n repercussions
- n Japanese slit drum; instrument made of iron with slits on top; makes a rippling sound (music)
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “repercussions”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 反響 | はんきょう hankyou | response; reaction; repercussions |
| 跳ね返り | はねかえり hanekaeri | repercussions |
| 後腹 | あとばら atobara | repercussions; consequences |
| はねっ返り | はねっかえり hanekkaeri | repercussions |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 電波 | でんぱ denpa | radio wave; reception; signal |
| 津波 | つなみ tsunami | tsunami; tidal wave |
| 波乱 | はらん haran | disturbance; trouble; commotion |
| 難波 | なにわ naniwa | Naniwa (former name for Osaka region) |
| 波長 | はちょう hachou | wavelength |
| 周波数 | しゅうはすう shuuhasuu | frequency (esp. of waveforms) |
| 指紋 | しもん shimon | fingerprint |
| 紋章 | もんしょう monshou | crest; coat of arms |
See also: Chinese symbol for “repercussions”.
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