Japanese symbol for “scrupulous”
入念
にゅうねん
Romaji: nyuunen
careful; elaborate; scrupulous
In Japanese, scrupulous is 入念, read にゅうねん (nyuunen).
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
- adj-na, n careful; elaborate; scrupulous
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “scrupulous”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 念入り | ねんいり nen'iri | careful; scrupulous; thorough |
| 克明 | こくめい kokumei | detailed; scrupulous; careful |
| 綿密 | めんみつ menmitsu | minute; detailed; careful |
| 細心 | さいしん saishin | meticulous; careful; discreet |
| 周到 | しゅうとう shuutou | careful; thorough; meticulous |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 購入 | こうにゅう kounyuu | purchase; buying |
| 導入 | どうにゅう dounyuu | introduction; bringing in; installation |
| 収入 | しゅうにゅう shuunyuu | income; earnings; revenue |
| 輸入 | ゆにゅう yunyuu | import; importation; introduction |
| 入学 | にゅうがく nyuugaku | admission (to a school or university); entrance; enrolment |
| 入院 | にゅういん nyuuin | hospitalization; hospitalisation |
| 記念 | きねん kinen | commemoration; celebration; remembrance |
| 残念 | ざんねん zannen | regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing |
See also: Chinese symbol for “scrupulous”.
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