Japanese symbol for “saw”
鋸
のこぎり
Romaji: nokogiri
saw
In Japanese, saw is 鋸, read のこぎり (nokogiri).
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 saw
Written forms: 鋸. Readings: のこぎり、ノコギリ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “saw”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ソー | ソー soo | saw |
| 挽く | ひく hiku | to saw |
| 挽き割る | ひきわる hikiwaru | to saw |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 鋸歯 | きょし kyoshi | teeth of a saw; saw teeth; serration |
| 糸鋸 | いとのこ itonoko | fretsaw; coping saw; jigsaw |
| 大鋸 | おが oga | large saw; framed pit saw |
| 鋸屑 | のこくず nokokuzu | sawdust |
| 大鋸屑 | おがくず ogakuzu | sawdust |
| 帯鋸 | おびのこ obinoko | band saw; bandsaw |
See also: Chinese symbol for “saw”.
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