Japanese symbol for “scope”
規模
きぼ
Romaji: kibo
scale; scope; plan; structure
In Japanese, scope is 規模, read きぼ (kibo).
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 scale; scope; plan; structure
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “scope”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 余裕 | よゆう yoyuu | surplus; margin; leeway |
| 範囲 | はんい han'i | extent; scope; sphere |
| 限り | かぎり kagiri | degree; extent; scope |
| スコープ | スコープ sukoopu | scope; extent; range |
| 枠外 | わくがい wakugai | (beyond the) limits; scope; boundary |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 規制 | きせい kisei | regulation; (traffic) policing; control |
| 新規 | しんき shinki | new; fresh |
| 規定 | きてい kitei | stipulation; prescription; provision |
| 規則 | きそく kisoku | rule; regulation |
| 正規 | せいき seiki | regular; normal; formal |
| 模様 | もよう moyou | pattern; figure; design |
| 模型 | もけい mokei | model; dummy; maquette |
| 模範 | もはん mohan | exemplar; model; example |
See also: Chinese symbol for “scope”.
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