Japanese symbol for “resurgence”
中興
ちゅうこう
Romaji: chuukou
restoration; revival; resurgence
In Japanese, resurgence is 中興, read ちゅうこう (chuukou).
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, vs, vt restoration; revival; resurgence
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 中心 | ちゅうしん chuushin | center; centre; middle |
| 途中 | とちゅう tochuu | on the way; en route |
| 中央 | ちゅうおう chuuou | centre; center; middle |
| 集中 | しゅうちゅう shuuchuu | concentration (on a task); focusing one's attention |
| 中止 | ちゅうし chuushi | interruption; discontinuance; suspension |
| 中身 | なかみ nakami | contents; interior; filling |
| 興味 | きょうみ kyoumi | interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for) |
| 興奮 | こうふん koufun | excitement; stimulation; agitation |
See also: Chinese symbol for “resurgence”.
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