Japanese symbol for “rollback”
巻き返し
まきかえし
Romaji: makikaeshi
rally; recovery; comeback; rollback
In Japanese, rollback is 巻き返し, read まきかえし (makikaeshi).
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 rally; recovery; comeback; rollback
- n winding (thread, etc.)
Written forms: 巻き返し、巻返し. Readings: まきかえし.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “rollback”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ロールバック | ロールバック roorubakku | rollback (e.g. of prices) |
| トランザクションロールバック | トランザクションロールバック toranzakushonroorubakku | transaction rollback; rollback |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 巻き込む | まきこむ makikomu | to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up |
| 竜巻 | たつまき tatsumaki | tornado; whirlwind; waterspout |
| 巻き添え | まきぞえ makizoe | getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement |
| 葉巻 | はまき hamaki | cigar |
| 圧巻 | あっかん akkan | highlight; best part |
| 返事 | へんじ henji | reply; answer; response |
| 繰り返す | くりかえす kurikaesu | to repeat; to do over again |
| 返還 | へんかん henkan | return; restoration |
See also: Chinese symbol for “rollback”.
Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.