Japanese symbol for “shortly”
直
じき
Romaji: jiki
soon; in a moment; before long; shortly
In Japanese, shortly is 直, read じき (jiki).
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, adv, n soon; in a moment; before long; shortly
- adj-na, adv, n nearby; close
- adj-no, n direct
- adj-no, n spot transaction; cash transaction
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “shortly”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 間もなく | まもなく mamonaku | soon; shortly; before long |
| 今度 | こんど kondo | next time; another time; shortly |
| 近々 | ちかぢか chikajika | soon; before long; shortly |
| 近く | ちかく chikaku | shortly; soon |
| 直に | じきに jikini | immediately; right away; at once |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 直接 | ちょくせつ chokusetsu | direct; immediate; personal |
| 正直 | しょうじき shoujiki | honest; frank; candid |
| 直後 | ちょくご chokugo | immediately following |
| 直前 | ちょくぜん chokuzen | just before; just prior to |
| 素直 | すなお sunao | obedient; meek; docile |
| 直ちに | ただちに tadachini | at once; immediately; right away |
See also: Chinese symbol for “shortly”.
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