Japanese symbol for “screwdriver”
ドライバー
ドライバー
Romaji: doraibaa
driver (of a vehicle); motorist
In Japanese, screwdriver is ドライバー (doraibaa).
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 driver (of a vehicle); motorist
- n screwdriver
- n driver (club) (golf)
- n (device) driver (comp)
Written forms: —. Readings: ドライバー、ドライバ.
Other Japanese words for “screwdriver”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| ねじ回し | ねじまわし nejimawashi | screwdriver |
| スクリュードライバー | スクリュードライバー sukuryuudoraibaa | screwdriver |
See also: Chinese symbol for “screwdriver”.
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