Japanese symbol for “shoemaker”
靴屋
くつや
Romaji: kutsuya
shoe store; shoe shop; shoemaker
In Japanese, shoemaker is 靴屋, read くつや (kutsuya).
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 shoe store; shoe shop; shoemaker
Written forms: 靴屋、くつ屋. Readings: くつや.
Kanji and stroke order
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 靴下 | くつした kutsushita | socks; sock; stockings |
| 革靴 | かわぐつ kawagutsu | leather shoes; leather boots |
| 長靴 | ながぐつ nagagutsu | leather boots; rubber boots; wellingtons |
| 軍靴 | ぐんか gunka | military shoes; combat boots |
| 靴箱 | くつばこ kutsubako | shoe box; shoe shelf |
| 上靴 | うわぐつ uwagutsu | hallway slippers; indoor shoes |
| 部屋 | へや heya | room; chamber |
| 屋根 | やね yane | roof |
See also: Chinese symbol for “shoemaker”.
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