Japanese symbol for “rib”
リブ
リブ
Romaji: ribu
rib (cut of meat)
In Japanese, rib is リブ (ribu).
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 rib (cut of meat)
- n rib (archit)
Other Japanese words for “rib”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 肋骨 | あばらぼね abarabone | rib |
| 畝 | うね une | rib (cloth, mountains, sea); cord (e.g. corduroy) |
| 肋 | あばら abara | rib; rib cage |
| 鉱柱 | こうちゅう kouchuu | rib; pillar |
| 脇骨 | わきぼね wakibone | rib |
See also: Chinese symbol for “rib”.
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