Japanese symbol for “sandstone”
砂岩
さがん
Romaji: sagan
sandstone
In Japanese, sandstone is 砂岩, read さがん (sagan).
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 sandstone
Written forms: 砂岩. Readings: さがん、しゃがん.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “sandstone”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| サンドストーン | サンドストーン sandosutoon | sandstone |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 砂糖 | さとう satou | sugar |
| 砂漠 | さばく sabaku | desert |
| 砂浜 | すなはま sunahama | sandy beach |
| 土砂 | どしゃ dosha | sediment; earth and sand |
| 砂丘 | さきゅう sakyuu | sand dune; sand hill |
| 土砂降り | どしゃぶり doshaburi | downpour; pouring rain; heavy rain |
| 溶岩 | ようがん yougan | lava |
| 岩盤 | がんばん ganban | bedrock |
See also: Chinese symbol for “sandstone”.
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