Japanese symbol for “scooping”
掬い
すくい
Romaji: sukui
scooping
In Japanese, scooping is 掬い, read すくい (sukui).
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 scooping
Written forms: 掬い、抄い. Readings: すくい.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 掬う | すくう sukuu | to scoop; to ladle out |
| 一掬 | いっきく ikkiku | small amount |
| 掬い投げ | すくいなげ sukuinage | variety of beltless arm throw |
| 小股掬い | こまたすくい komatasukui | over-thigh scooping body drop |
| 掬する | きくする kikusuru | to scoop up (with both hands) |
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.
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