Japanese symbol for “rubella”
風疹
ふうしん
Romaji: fuushin
rubella; German measles
In Japanese, rubella is 風疹, read ふうしん (fuushin).
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 rubella; German measles
Written forms: 風疹、風しん. Readings: ふうしん.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “rubella”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 三日ばしか | みっかばしか mikkabashika | rubella; German measles; three day measles |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 台風 | たいふう taifuu | typhoon; hurricane |
| 風景 | ふうけい fuukei | scenery; scene; landscape |
| 風俗 | ふうぞく fuuzoku | manners; customs |
| 風邪 | かぜ kaze | (common) cold; influenza; flu |
| 風呂 | ふろ furo | bath; bathing; bathtub |
| 風船 | ふうせん fuusen | balloon (toy or decoration) |
| 湿疹 | しっしん shisshin | eczema; rash |
| 帯状疱疹 | たいじょうほうしん taijouhoushin | shingles; herpes zoster |
See also: Chinese symbol for “rubella”.
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