Japanese symbol for “semaphore”
セマフォ
セマフォ
Romaji: semafo
semaphore
In Japanese, semaphore is セマフォ (semafo).
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 semaphore
Written forms: —. Readings: セマフォ、セマフォア.
Other Japanese words for “semaphore”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 腕木 | うでぎ udegi | crossarm; bracket; blade |
| 手旗信号 | てばたしんごう tebatashingou | flag signaling; semaphore |
| 信号機 | しんごうき shingouki | signal (mechanism); semaphore (apparatus) |
| 信号灯 | しんごうとう shingoutou | semaphore |
See also: Chinese symbol for “semaphore”.
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